A viscerally unnerving film that blends sci-fi with social commentary to create a disturbing, if not familiar, tale about privilege.
Missing – REVIEW
A compelling mystery that’s only slightly held back by its gimmick.
Skinamarink – REVIEW
A homemade horror film that captures the frightening dread of childhood, but struggles to remain engaging throughout its slow and abstract story.
M3gan – REVIEW
A horror film who’s self-awareness leads to to some humorous moments, yet lacks substantial terror to make impactful scares.
The BEST and WORST Movies of 2022
The ranking of EVERY 2022 release I saw this year!
Avatar: The Way of Water – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A thriller blockbuster that builds upon the prior film’s weaknesses to create an engaging thrill ride of likable characters and out of this world visuals.
Violent Night – REVIEW AND COCKTAIL
A bloody holiday brawl that’s big on action, though flat on story or interesting ideas.
Glass Onion – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A witty, razor sharp murder mystery that produces a worthy successor to one of 2019’s best films.
The Menu – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A darkly delicious bite of satire, seasoned with solid performances and searing wit.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A heartfelt sequel that manage to carry its emotional weight in an effective, exciting way.
The Martini Shot 