Escape Room Review: Come for the Fun, Stay Because You’re Trapped
January kicks off in earnest with an inventive, if stock, puzzle-box horror flick.
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Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 341 – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Batman Returns (1992)
The podcast celebrates the Yuletide with Tim Burton’s crazy, fascinating second entry in the Batman franchise.
Bird Box Review: Sandra Bullock Battles An Apocalypse She Can’t See
Netflix’s dystopian horror has Sandra Bullock fleeing a horror that will kill you if you see it.
Aquaman Review: James Wan Drags the DCEU Out of the Depths
The latest DCEU movie makes waves, but succumbs to the undertow of the series’ previous mistakes.
Vice Review: Adam McKay Vents Spleen About Dick Cheney
Christian Bale transforms into Dick Cheney in Adam McKay’s deeply angry essay film.
Logging Onto Spike Jonze’s Quietly Beautiful Her for Its Fifth Anniversary
We look back at Spike Jonze’s Her on its fifth birthday.
Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 340 – CONNICKUH SPECIAL: Memphis Belle (1990)
The pod celebrates its annual tradition of Harry Connick Jr. movies with the 1990 WWII film.
If Beale Street Could Talk Review: Love is a Battle, Love is a War
Barry Jenkins’ sensitive, lyrical adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel is one of the year’s best, most tragic romances.
Mary Poppins Returns Review: A Joyous Revival of a Disney Classic
Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children’s film classic.
Dumplin’ Review: Netflix’s Pageant Comedy Wins Points for Charm
Danielle MacDonald charms in Netflix’s pageant dramedy.