The Kennedy Era Is Over (Or Is It?) The Critical Drinker 2026-09-18 | The Kennedy Era Is Over (Or Is It?)
Netflix Tomb Raider Is A Hilarious Nightmare The Critical Drinker 2024-10-15 | It's Lara Croft for people who hate Lara Croft. I didn't have very high hopes for a Tomb Raider adaptation made by Netflix but wow, even I didn't expect it to be THIS bad. Join me for my review of The Legend Of Lara Croft.
Rings Of Power Season 2: A Post-Mortem The Critical Drinker 2024-10-07 | With Season 2 of The Rings of Power finally over, I figured now was as good a time as any to try to analyse what this show got so wrong about Lord of the Rings. From crying Sauron to Orc family men, its time to do our final post-mortem.
Joker: Folie a Deux - The Sequel Nobody Wanted The Critical Drinker 2024-10-04 | Making a sequel to Joker was a bold move for sure. Making it a musical starring Lady Gaga was borderland lunacy. But Joker 2's worst crime is that when you look past the song and dance numbers, its kind of a boring and pointless sequel.
Has The Rey Movie Been Quietly Cancelled? The Critical Drinker 2024-09-30 | Ever since it was announced to great fanfare, Disney Lucasfilm have gone very quiet on the Rey Star Wars movie. Now rumours are swirling that the movie has been delayed, but is it worse than that? Is Rey destined to be yet another cancelled Star Wars project?
The Dumbest Battle In Middle Earth - An Analysis The Critical Drinker 2024-09-27 | Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's penultimate episode, the battle for Eregion, may be the dumbest armed conflict ever committed to film. So let's break down why exactly it fails in every way possible.
The Penguin Really Surprised Me The Critical Drinker 2024-09-24 | Its a show I had zero interest in watching, but after hearing good things about the first episode I decided to give it a go, and I'm very glad I did. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Agatha All Along - Who Was This Even Made For? The Critical Drinker 2024-09-16 | Following up on the success of Deadpool And Wolverine was always going to be tough, but Agatha All Along wasn't it. Having watched all the trailers and featurettes on this show, I was left with one question - who was this even made for?
Rings Of Power - At Risk Of Cancellation? The Critical Drinker 2024-09-13 | Rumours that Rings of Power might get cancelled before Season 3 even gets filmed have been denied by Amazon, but how maybe they should rethink that one.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - A Funny, Cluttered, Overstuffed Mess The Critical Drinker 2024-09-10 | It's another sequel nobody expected or asked for, but was it worth waiting 35 years for? Well... not really.
Rings of Power - The Desolation Of Smug The Critical Drinker 2024-09-08 | Girlbosses, plot conveniences and Tom Bombadil. This episode has it all... everything except entertainment.
Trap - Wasted Potential The Critical Drinker 2024-09-04 | Trap, a story about a serial killer being hunted by the FBI at a music concert, had a lot of ingredients to be an interesting little thriller. The problem is that it all falls apart in typical M Night Shyalaman fashion by the end.
Rings Of Power - The Ultimate Insult To Tolkien The Critical Drinker 2024-08-30 | Well, I've now suffered through the first three episodes of Rings of Power Season 2, so that you don't have to. And its absolutely terrible.
The Crow - The Worst Movie Of The Year The Critical Drinker 2024-08-26 | I had low expectations for this one, but man, what a disaster this film was. Possibly the most unnecessary remake of all time, and a strong contender for the worst movie of 2024. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
No More Acolyte For You, Rebel Scum! The Critical Drinker 2024-08-21 | Well, it happened. The show beloved by literally dozens of people all over the world, has been officially cancelled. Truly, the world of Star Wars mourns its loss. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Alien Romulus - Game Over, Man! Game Over! The Critical Drinker 2024-08-20 | So I have to admit, I was cautiously optimistic about this one. The trailer promised a stripped down, back to basics approach to the Alien franchise, with a fresh new cast and a talented horror director at the helm. But does it live up to the promise?
The Snow White Trailer - Nightmare Fuel The Critical Drinker 2024-08-15 | It was supposed to change public opinion. It was supposed to get everyone excited for this movie. Instead it turned out to be a horrible, oversaturated CGI nightmare. But hey, its fun to laugh at.
Borderlands - A Boring, Unfunny, Unwatchable Disaster The Critical Drinker 2024-08-13 | I mean, my expectations were pretty low, but wow, this movie somehow still found a way to disappoint me. Borderlands is a $120 Million disaster, and a strong contender for worst movie of the year.
Hang In There, Kathy! The Critical Drinker 2024-08-12 | Recent rumours suggest that Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy is ready to step down and retire after more than a decade in the top spot, but wants to go out on a high with a "big win" before she leaves. Lol, really?
Hollywood Is Abandoning The Message The Critical Drinker 2024-08-05 | We've long suspect that the tide was beginning to turn, that studios would get tired of losing billions of dollars in box office revenue and would start to take action. And last week on Open Bar, it was confirmed to us.
The Drinker Recommends... Kingdom The Critical Drinker 2024-08-03 | Korean filmmakers have a long history in the zombie genre, but Kingdom is something truly unique, combining the complex political rivalries of Game of Thrones with the visceral gore and survival of The Walking Dead. And its great!
Robert Downey Jr Returns - Epic Win Or Cheap Nostalgia Bait? The Critical Drinker 2024-07-29 | The news that most of us have been expecting finally came from San Diego Comic Con over the weekend. RDJ is returning to the MCU for the first time in five years, this time playing Doctor Doom in the next Avengers movie. But is this a big win for the struggling Disney Marvel, or just a cheap bit of attention-grabbing theatre?
Deadpool & Wolverine - Spoiler-Free Review The Critical Drinker 2024-07-26 | Was it worth the wait? Will it save the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Will the greatest bromance in Hollywood history finally come to fruition? Join me for this spoiler free review as I take a look at Deadpool & Wolverine.
Twisters - The Summer Popcorn Flick I Didnt Know I Needed The Critical Drinker 2024-07-22 | Twisters definitely wasn't a sequel anyone asked for, and its definitely not high art, but it turned out to be a surprisingly entertaining movie in its own right. Join me for my review.
The Acolyte Finale - The Nightmare Is Finally Over! The Critical Drinker 2024-07-17 | The final episode of The Acolyte is here. What is the purpose of the twins? Who will survive? What does this mean for Star Wars and Disney Lucasfilm? Does anyone even care? Join me for my review. Want to help support this channel? Check out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F - A Nostalgia Trip 30 Years In The Making The Critical Drinker 2024-07-15 | Bringing back 80's classics for a modern makeover rarely ends well, but Beverly Hills Cop 4 might just be an exception. Was it was worth waiting 30 years for a sequel? Let's find out.
The Acolyte Episode 7 - Where Common Sense Goes To Die The Critical Drinker 2024-07-10 | No matter how bad Star Wars gets, there's always something worse around the corner. And that thing just so happens to be Episode 7 of the Acolyte, the penultimate episode of the series. The episode which answers the questions you never even wanted to ask.
Horizon - A Very Long American Saga The Critical Drinker 2024-07-08 | Kevin Costner gambled millions of dollars of his own money to finance Horizon - his ultimate Western passion project to rival Dances With Wolves. And although it definitely has some strong elements that elevate it above the usual Hollywood garbage, its not the all-time classic we were hoping for.
The Acolyte Episode 6 - Revenge Of The Cringe The Critical Drinker 2024-07-03 | Well, we had one action-packed episode to distract us from the depressing reality of what Star Wars has become. Now its back to terrible writing, grim acting, lightsaber whips and giant hamsters with The Acolyte Episode 6. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Production Hell - Fitzcarraldo (The Most Insane Movie Shoot Ever) The Critical Drinker 2024-07-01 | Arguments, illness, confrontational actors, destroyed sets, deadly wildlife, plane crashes, flash floods, chainsawed limbs and ships being lifted across mountains. The 1982 Werner Herzog movie Fitzcarraldo had them all, and much more. Join me as I chronicle what may be the most insane episode of Production Hell ever.
The Acolyte Episode 5 - Its The Least Bad Episode So Far! The Critical Drinker 2024-06-26 | Wow! Something finally happened in Star Wars: The Acolyte! I mean, it was mostly dumb and pointless, and possibly lore-breaking, but it happened all the same. That's progress, right?
The Boys Season 4 - How Did It Turn Rotten? The Critical Drinker 2024-06-23 | The critics (predictably) loved it. The audience, unfortunately, hated it. The creator, naturally, hated them. It seems like Season 4 of The Boys is what happens when activism takes priority over art.
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die - Just What I Needed The Critical Drinker 2024-06-17 | After enduring Star Wars for the past couple of weeks, I was in the mood for a good old fashioned action movie. Luckily, for once Hollywood provided just what I was after. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Acolyte Episode 3 - Im Done And So Is Star Wars The Critical Drinker 2024-06-13 | Well, they said it was going to be bad, and it was. But I don't think anyone expected THIS. The Acolyte really does represent Disney Lucasfilm's ultimate vision for Star Wars, the only problem is nobody seems to share that vision. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Acolyte Episode 2 - A Show Made By Idiots The Critical Drinker 2024-06-10 | Man, if you thought Episode 1 of The Acolyte was bad, just wait until you get to Episode 2. Floating Jedi, body-positive padawans and the worst assassin in Star Wars history. It's all here, and its all hilariously bad.
The Acolyte Episode 1 - A Stunning And Brave Disaster The Critical Drinker 2024-06-06 | Just when you thought Star Wars was dead, along comes a show like The Acolyte and totally proves you right. Join me for my review of Episode 1 of Leslye Headland's Star Wars "masterpiece".
Atlas - Everyone Shrugged The Critical Drinker 2024-06-01 | Jennifer Lopez's new scifi action flick Atlas clearly has designs on kicking off a new franchise of movies on Netflix. Something tells me that's not going to be happening though. Join me for my review of Atlas.
Furiosa: A Non-Mad Max Saga The Critical Drinker 2024-05-27 | Furiosa is a really decent post-apocalyptic action movie, with Anya Taylor-Joy replacing Charlize Theron in the title role. The only problem is that its trying to be a Mad Max movie without Mad Max, and it seems audiences aren't loving it. Join me as I review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Falling Down - The Great American Lie The Critical Drinker 2024-05-21 | My analysis and breakdown of the themes and ideas that make Falling Down such a fascinating movie, and even more relevant today than it was in 1993.
The Rings Of Power - Here We Go Again The Critical Drinker 2024-05-15 | It's that time again, when Tolkien fans quake in their boots and steel themselves against the horrors that are about to unfold. The first teaser for Rings of Power Season 2 just dropped. Let's take a look. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes - More Of The Same The Critical Drinker 2024-05-13 | Kingdom, the fourth entry in the competent but slightly forgettable Planet of the Apes remake series, is a decent but slightly unnecessary movie that continues the Apes saga a few hundred years in the future. Is it worth your time? Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Fall Guy - Simple, Forgettable Fun The Critical Drinker 2024-05-07 | The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, might not be a masterpiece of cinema, but if you're looking for a fun, unpretentious action comedy with a decent cast and some enjoyable fight scenes, you could probably do a lot worse. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Dumbest Scene In Movie History The Critical Drinker 2024-04-30 | Sometimes to really appreciate the scale of a disaster, you need to break it down a little. So it back and enjoy as I examine a key scene from Rebel Moon Part 2 - possibly the dumbest 3 minutes in cinema history.
Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Decent But Disappointing The Critical Drinker 2024-04-27 | While it might not have been the all-action extraveganza promised in the trailers, and definitely not one of Guy Ritchie's better films, Ministry was still a decent WW2 adventure movie. But could have been so much more. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
Rebel Moon Part Two - Please Make It Stop! The Critical Drinker 2024-04-21 | Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver, by Zack Snyder, is the most Zack Snyder movie that ever Snydered, and that's not a good thing. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
The Battle For Warhammer Has Begun The Critical Drinker 2024-04-19 | In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only The Message. Well, it was only a matter of time before they came for Warhammer. Games Workshop's recent decision to alter the lore of their game universe has opened the floodgates, and there will be demands for more. Believe that.
Civil War - Sound And Fury, Signifying Nothing The Critical Drinker 2024-04-15 | Well, talk about disappointment. I'd hoped Alex Garland's new thriller would have given us a gripping story filled with interesting characters, but instead what we got was a bland, empty collection of scenes with no strong story to tie them together. What a wasted opportunity.
Fallout - Its A Blast The Critical Drinker 2024-04-14 | I didn't have high hopes for this one, but I must admit, Amazon surprised me with Fallout - a pretty decent adaptation of the best selling game series.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - It Is What It Is The Critical Drinker 2024-04-09 | Going straight from Godzilla Minus One to The New Empire was quite the change of pace, but was it worth it? Is it possible for a big dumb monster movie to be just a little too dumb, or should you just switch your brain off and enjoy? Let's find out.
Thank You, And Goodbye... The Critical Drinker 2024-04-01 | So I've been thinking about this for a while, and it's time for a change.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - Bustin Makes Me Feel Bad The Critical Drinker 2024-03-29 | It seems the Ghostbusters sludge pipe is now fully open, and its time for the next instalment - Frozen Empire. But how does it stack up against it predecessors? Let's find out. Want to help support this channel? Check out the Drinker Merch Store: drinkershop.comCheck out my books on Amazon: amazon.com/Will-Jordan/e/B00BCO7SA8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/TheCriticalDrinkerSubscribe on Subscribestar: subscribestar.com/the-critical-drinker
