It’s not just the increasing age of producer and star Tom Cruise, the Mission: Impossible movies have become victims of their own outlandish success, and this might have led to their ultimate end. …| nathanzoebl
Phenomenally engaging, poignant and funny, this film flies by thanks to a hilarious script, all-timer performances and a pertinent story highly relevant to today.| The Martini Shot
Spike Lee’s remake of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, both of them based upon the novel King’s Ransom, is a movie in desperate need of a stronger identity. Every “Spike Lee joint” is definitely an experience that few can imitate, and his personal predilections and stylish direction often elevates the movie into something more engaging […]| nathanzoebl
If you’re a fan of Tim Robinson’s brand of weird, cringe-inducing comedy that can accelerate in intensity or abrasiveness at a moment’s notice, then Friendship may indeed be the comedy of the year …| nathanzoebl
A harrowing tale of brotherhood and survival that manages to be as gripping and shocking as it is heartwarming.| The Martini Shot
Ever want to watch a second-rate version of The Menu and be left wondering why you didn’t just watch The Menu? That was my main takeaway watching the indie horror/comedy (?) Opus, a darkly satirical look at the music industry and specifically cults of personality. John Malkovich plays Alfred Moretti, an exalted and reclusive musical […]| nathanzoebl
Unfortunately, this never became the glorious B-movie its premise promises, a monster movie with ghastly gore that also satirizes the rich business elites. Death of a Unicorn has enough appealing e…| nathanzoebl
While funny at times, this gay crime noir is held back by an unfocused script focused more on shock rather than coherency.| The Martini Shot
Zack Cregger began his career as one of the co-creators and co-stars of the sketch comedy troupe, The Whitest Kids U Know. This led to a poorly received sex comedy, 2009’s Miss March, which Cregger…| nathanzoebl
A thrill-ride of both horror and humor that unravels modern tragedy while never forgetting to remain entertaining.| The Martini Shot
A visually fun saving grace for the Fantastic Four that manages to entertain despite feeling all too familiar to the MCU’s wheelhouse.| The Martini Shot
Apparently there must have been an ancient curse that brings forth a new attempt at a Fantastic Four franchise every ten years, even further if you want to include the 1994 Roger Corman movie that …| nathanzoebl
It’s almost refreshing when you discover a movie that is so bad it becomes a feat of amazement. Pitching a War of the Worlds remake primarily starring Ice Cube staring at his work computer sounds akin to pitching a Pride and Prejudice remake starring Jojo Siwa and it’s entirely about her gardening. You could do […]| nathanzoebl
With co-dependency as its anchor metaphor, Together is a body horror movie asking the question how intimate you’d ever want to be with your beloved? It’s a relationship drama about two people that should probably break up and move on but are clinging to some sense that they need to stay. Real-life married couple Dave […]| nathanzoebl
It’s so nice to connect with a Wes Anderson movie again. I’ve been mostly a fan from the beginning but his career has as many ups as downs for me, often getting lost in his distinct dollhouse style…| nathanzoebl
A no-doubt divisive western that uses the insanity of pandemic times to comment on the degradation of our relationships and perception of reality.| The Martini Shot
A fun, energetic re-introduction to the Man of Steel that manages to entertain despite a bit of a messy and overstuffed story.| The Martini Shot
A bland, uninspired film that fails to take the franchise in an interesting direction.| The Martini Shot
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 Martini Shot
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.| The Martini Shot
