A bland, uninspired film that fails to take the franchise in an interesting direction.
28 Years Later – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A thrilling legacy sequel that delivers in both insane, high octane zombie thrills and surprisingly moving reflections on death and our fight against the future.
The Phoenician Scheme – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Another stylish and entertaining film from Wes Anderson that stands well on his own, yet feels a tad redundant up against the rest of his filmography.
Bring Her Back -REVIEW & COCKTAIL
While often gnarly and visually striking, the film doesn’t manage to hit the same creative and emotional highs the directors’ predecessor managed to achieve..
Friendship – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A hilariously absurd dark comedy with a weird, offbeat sense of humor that kept me laughing the entire time.
Hurry Up Tomorrow – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A mess of a thriller that suffers from a weak performance from the central star and an unwillingness to dive deep into the weirdness or vulnerability of the premise.
Thunderbolts* – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An exceptional outing for the MCU that puts character and heart at the forefront, though I wouldn’t call it an absolute game changer for the franchise.
The Legend of Ochi – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fantasy film brimming with artistry and impressive old school techniques, yet a bland story and dry narrative voice keeps it from being truly fantastical.
Sinners – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal combination of period drama and vampire horror that re-contextualizes the influence of cultural assimilation through fun horror action and incredible musical moments.
Drop – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A serviceable, contained thriller with some solid ideas, just not always the most engaging execution.
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