A harrowing crime thriller about one of America’s darkest crimes, captained by an in-element Scorsese, sensational leading roles, and unbeatable technical fortitude.| The Martini Shot
Film Poster Ah, the 1960s. The Bay of Pigs disaster, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland both overdosing, and police going to war with minorities and gay people. Truly a magical time. But at least movi…| The Martini Shot
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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
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A harrowing tale of brotherhood and survival that manages to be as gripping and shocking as it is heartwarming.| The Martini Shot
A brutal and sexy crime thriller that manages to balance the erotic and gruesome to satisfying effect.| The Martini Shot
A zany, sexy road comedy that brings solid character performances and a unique editing style that makes this a breeze to watch.| The Martini Shot
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
A thrill-ride of both horror and humor that unravels modern tragedy while never forgetting to remain entertaining.| The Martini Shot
A hilariously goofy throwback to classic spoof films, with a new joke or gag thrown at you every second.| 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
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
An emotionally impactful tale of destruction and redemption, boasting one of the best casts and stories ever for the Godzilla franchise.| 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
What a crossover. Spider-Man, Batman, and Pennywise the Clown all in the same movie. Take my money Netflix! (Just kidding, I don’t pay for Netflix) The Devil All the Time is a backwater, mult…| The Martini Shot
Film poster Video games and movies. Like pineapple on pizza, it’s a combination that hasn’t sat well with a lot of people no matter how often it’s presented to them. History has tried again and aga…| The Martini Shot
A flash back to the gritty, gory golden days of the slasher genre.| The Martini Shot
Occassionally charming but often underwhelming, Blue Beetle has little to stand out amongst its superhero predecessors, feeling like the same old machine with a new coat of paint.| The Martini Shot
A harrowing character study that shows new depth for Christopher Nolan, yet still maintains his signature scale and impressive practicality in his sets and effects.| The Martini Shot