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
“Rebirth” might be a bit optimistic in that title. The issue with the still-quite-popular Jurassic Park/World franchise is an ongoing lesson in diminished returns. Back in 1993, Steven Spielberg and special effects breakthroughs enchanted audiences on the peril of man’s hubris and the core love and undying appeal of dinosaurs getting to be wrecking machines. […]| nathanzoebl
It’s a John Wick spinoff that tests whether or not the franchise can extend itself without John Wick. Then the producers got a little nervous and re-shot the movie extensively, adding extra John Wick (Keanu Reeves) scenes and even a clunky title to remind all those forgetful viewers: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina […]| 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
Another stylish and entertaining film from Wes Anderson that stands well on his own, yet feels a tad redundant up against the rest of his filmography.| The Martini Shot
While often gnarly and visually striking, the film doesn’t manage to hit the same creative and emotional highs the directors’ predecessor managed to achieve..| 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