Five Movies We’re Dying to See at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival
Now in its third year, the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, taking place October 11th through the 18th, has become one of the fastest rising venues […]
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Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 334 – HORROR OCTORBOR: Thinner (1996)
(CONTENT WARNING: use of the word ‘gypsy’) We explain the full context of its usage in the episode, and its ubiquity in the film itself […]
The Book of Birdie Review: Atmospheric Chills Abound in This Convent Thriller
Elizabeth E. Schuch’s spooky, atmospheric horror gem prefers to keep its tale of demonic birth and possession filled with atmospheric dread rather than outright shocks. […]
Bad Times at the El Royale Review: Good Times With Drew Goddard’s Gritty Ensemble
Sporting a brilliant ensemble cast, Drew Goddard’s throwback to the neo-noir crime films of Tarantino and Rodriguez is that rare example that actually works. It’s […]
All About Nina Review: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Struggles to Succeed in the Standup Boys’ Club
Mary Elizabeth Winstead lashes back at the stiflingly male-dominated world of standup comedy in Eva Vives’ acerbic, stunning debut. “Isn’t it great how all of […]
A Star Is Born (2018) Review: Lady Gaga Soars In Sumptuous, if Shallow, Remake
Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut features strong performances and some catchy tunes, but he’s just the opening act for Lady Gaga’s revelatory breakout performance. When that […]
Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 333 – Puss in Boots (2011)
Hey, we’re back! Clint’s wedding and subsequent marriage has kept us busy, but now we’re answering some mailbags (however indirectly) with the 2011 DreamWorks picture Puss […]
Mountain Blu-Ray Review: An Arresting Climbing Doc Gets Pristine Treatment
Jennifer Peedom’s intriguing blend of documentary filmmaking and classical music comes to home theaters courtesy of a stunning Blu-ray release. Jennifer Peedom’s essay film Mountain […]
The Sisters Brothers Review: Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly Upend the Western
Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly are a pair of offbeat gunslingers in Jacques Audiard’s unconventional, gorgeously energetic Western. The American Western has been told […]
3100: Run and Become’s Sanjay Rawal on Running as Prayer (Interview)
We sit down with the director of the upcoming long-distance running doc 3100: Run and Become to talk about the spirituality of running and their […]