A step above it predecessor, delivering great effects and performances despite being a retread of the previous film.
Joker: Folie a Deux – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A bold sequel that takes big swings with it’s themes and narrative structure, though they rarely come together into a compelling final product.
Megalopolis – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An insane mess of an epic that still has some admirable qualities to unearth.
The Substance – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
As disgusting as it is gorgeous to look at, The Substance manages to be consistently entertaining with its poignant commentary and grotesque bodily manipulation.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A honorable follow-up to a classic, full of creative set design and direction while housing a passable but overstuffed story.
Strange Darling – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A highly entertaining and creative spin on the cat-and-mouse thriller that controversially tackles themes like consent and manipulation.
Deadpool & Wolverine – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun but scatterbrained action comedy filled with surprises for comic book fans, yet not many surprises for those looking for a change of pace with the superhero genre.
Longlegs – REVIEW
A frightening crime thriller drenched in insidious filmmaking.
Maxxxine – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A stylish but scatterbrained slasher whose focus remains too all over the map to achieve the same fun as its predecessors.
The Bikeriders – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An emotional and gripping tale of brotherhood and exhaust fumes told through stellar performances and a solid yet familiar story.
The Martini Shot 