To say it’s the most disappointed we’ve been by a film this year is a big statement but this seems to be a case of more commentary than story.
Home Alone 1 & 2 – Holiday Hilarity and Head Injuries
On the surface, it’s great family fun. A slapstick comedy where a kid sets up fun booby traps to defend his home against two robbers. If you want to keep it in your mind as that fun-filled holiday romp then don’t read further, because the deeper you go the more it starts to lean towards proving Kevin grows up to be Jigsaw, exacting his judgement on sinners.
Dune (2021) – Another Attempt At An Epic
The latest attempt at making Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel into a film is aurally and visually stunning (and we don’t just mean Timothee Chalamet).
Christmas Movies Preview
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Here’s what Christmas movies we’re reviewing to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Santa Claus.
Compare the Pair – The Witches
We reviewed and compared The Witches 1990 and 2020. Nostalgia aside, it’s pretty clear to us which one comes out on top.
Halloween (1978) – The Worst Movie To Define A Genre
Halloween might be a genre-defining slasher film but deep down it’s low-budget B-grade horror flick.
Venom Suffers From Attempted Social Commentary
Venom is another movie that suffers from trying to make a comment on modern social issues and it takes away from a great action flick.
Hairspray Is The Horniest Family Movie Around
I didn’t realise until my most recent rewatch that Hairspray (2007) is a very horny movie, but somehow remains appropriate for families.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Based on the Stage Musical of the same name, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the story of 16-year-old Jamie New who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Set in Sheffield, England, the film follows Jamie (Max Harwood) on a journey of...
Worth (2021) Review
As we approached the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Sara Colangelo’s Netflix film Worth, starring Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan and Stanley Tucci, presented as an emotional, untold story, led by a high-accredited cast asking audiences...
The New Cinderella Review
Kay Cannon’s new Cinderella movie challenges the antiquated trope of the usual fairytale storyline with strong messages of female empowerment and equality, however, it is somewhat forgettable as the overall silliness and pantomime feeling of...
Coming Attractions – September
What a month September was meant to be for cinematic releases in Australia. But, like everything in the last two years the September movie releases have been, well, stuffed basically, by Covid-19 and the restrictions that come along with it. If you’re a reader from basically any country other than Australia you can probably head to the cinema and see these films as scheduled. But here in Oz, we had to do a bit of guesswork. Several movies have been rescheduled and a number have been moved onto streaming services. Here’s what we’re looking forward to.
Classic Review – Plan 9 From Outer Space
Two Drink Cinema’s review of Ed Wood’s 1959 B-Grade classic, Plan 9 From Outer Space.
Before You Watch – Rocky Horror (1975)
Glam rock meets B-grade horror meets rock and roll meets a horny scientist. Richard O’Brien and Jim Sharman’s 1975 The Rocky Horror Picture Show, based on O’Brien’s stage musical, The Rocky Horror Show is the ultimate cult classic. Panned by...
Classic Review – Rear Window (1954)
Rear Window (1954), written by John Michael Hayes, is Alfred Hitchcock’s self-proclaimed masterpiece. It’s one of our favourite classics and it was great fun to do a Rear Window review for what would’ve been Hitch’s 122nd birthday. If you...
Sky High (2005) – A Nostalgic Rewatch
In Sky High, Disney brings us their second superhero family hot on the tail of The Incredibles. While it's not the best of Disney's family classics it's a bit of fun. The Strongholds, Steven (Kurt Russell), Josie (Kelly Preston) and Will...
Before You Watch – Rear Window (1954)
Haven’t seen Hitchcock’s Rear Window yet? Here’s Two Drink Cinema’s preview of Hitch’s self-proclaimed masterpiece.
Coming Attractions – August Movie Releases
After a turbulent (alright, unprecedented) couple of years for the film industry, it seems that we’re heading back to a normal schedule of releases for movies into the cinema. The August movie releases sees some big titles back in cinemas....