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
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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
4 posts published by Brandon Johnston during April 2025| 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
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 hilariously absurd dark comedy with a weird, offbeat sense of humor that kept me laughing the entire time.| 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