A campy return to form for Sam Raimi who delivers on goofy island shenanigans to bolster an otherwise surface level story.
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Project Hail Mary – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A dazzling and entertaining space adventure that manages to be uplifting and hopeful without feeling artificial.
Undertone – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
The phenomenal sound design will get under your skin and have you clenching your seat, but you might be disappointed in the lack of payoff much of the tension builds towards.
The Bride – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An abrasive take on the Frankenstein mythos that may look appealing, but certain dire creative decisions severely hurt the coherency and messaging of the film.
Fargo – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal crime noir that perfectly blends the needless depravity of evil alongside the mundanity of small town life.
“Wuthering Heights” – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
While it has its moments of beautiful visuals and witty writing, this proves to be a fumble of the novel’s core themes while being rather uninteresting for the director.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – COCKTAIL & RETROSPECTIVE
A look back at one of the greatest epics ever made to see why we may never get another film like it again.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – REVIEW
A stellar follow-up to an already stellar film that may not ooze the same unique style, but it brings the core and heart from its predecessor back tenfold.
Primate – REVIEW
While the kills are grossly entertaining, you won’t find much to remember from this murderous monkey movie.
No Other Choice – REVIEW
A riveting and darkly humorous reflection on the state of the job market, along with the personal roadblocks we impose on ourselves when faced with setbacks.
The Martini Shot 