Filmmaker Alex Kahuam’s psychological thriller Failure! had its World Premiere in London at this year’s Frightfest. It debuted at the Fantastic Pavillion at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where Alief picked up the worldwide rights. About the film: Failure! follows James (Ted Raimi – The Quarry, Ash v Evil Dead, Creepshow), who has a… Continue reading Frightfest Film Festival review: Failure!
Month: August 2023
Crítica de cine del Festival de Cine Frightfest: Estreno mundial de Failure!
El thriller psicológico Failure!, del cineasta Mexicano Alex Kahuam, tuvo su estreno mundial en Londres en el Frightfest de este año. Hizo su debut en el Pabellón Fantástico en el Festival de Cine de Cannes en mayo, donde Alief recogió los derechos mundiales. Sobre la película: Failure!, (¡Fracaso!) sigue a James (Ted Raimi – The… Continue reading Crítica de cine del Festival de Cine Frightfest: Estreno mundial de Failure!
Film News: The Baker has a Nationwide VOD Release on August 29
The Baker, starring Ron Perlman, has a nationwide VOD release from Vertical Entertainment on August 29 after a theatrical release in late July. Directed by Jonathan Sobol (The Art of the Steal, The Padre). Produced by Nicholas Tabarrok, William Santor, and Doug Murray. The Baker centers on a quiet, solitary man whose estranged son suddenly… Continue reading Film News: The Baker has a Nationwide VOD Release on August 29
Noticias de cine: The Baker tiene lanzamiento nacional de VOD el 29 de agosto
The Baker, protagonizada por Ron Perlman, tiene un lanzamiento nacional de VOD de Vertical Entertainment el 29 de agosto después de un lanzamiento teatral a fines de julio. Dirigida por Jonathan Sobol (The Art of the Steal, The Padre). Producida por Nicholas Tabarrok, William Santor y Doug Murray. The Baker se centra en un hombre… Continue reading Noticias de cine: The Baker tiene lanzamiento nacional de VOD el 29 de agosto
GRAN TURISMO Benefits From a Winning Underdog Story
Filmmakers have gotten away with claiming that their supposed biographical movies are based on actual events for so long. As we have learned recently (The Blind Side), these claims should always be taken carefully. Liberties are taken regularly. I only know part of the story behind Jann Mardenborough’s experiences as a skilled Gran Turismo player-turned-professional… Continue reading GRAN TURISMO Benefits From a Winning Underdog Story
GOLDA Features a Great Performance by Helen Mirren
This slice-of-an-era film about Golda Mier features a masterful performance by lead Helen Mirren but ultimately lacks scope. It is a good movie. Is it an excellent, awards-worthy movie? It is not precisely that. I could see some future love for Mirren’s acting come awards season, but the film needs to catch up in most… Continue reading GOLDA Features a Great Performance by Helen Mirren
Bibi at Cinequest Film Festival
Synopsis: A gripping psychological thriller that takes viewers through the depths of grief and its impact on mental health. Vivian Ashwood, a woman haunted by tragedy, spirals into an abyss of prescription medication and alcohol as she desperately tries to cope. Her world unravels when a mysterious figure appears in her home, blurring the lines… Continue reading Bibi at Cinequest Film Festival
Gran Turismo: basada en una historia real
El videojuego de Sony Pictures, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, trata sobre el videojuego de PlayStation del mismo nombre y una persona de la vida real. La “historia real” mencionada en el título es sobre la Academia GT de Nissan PlayStation y el ganador, Jann Mardenborough, quien compitió para convertirse en un corredor… Continue reading Gran Turismo: basada en una historia real
Frightfest Film Review: That’s a Wrap at Frightfest Film Festival has Digital Release in North America
Award-winning director Marcel Walz (for his previous films, Blind and Pretty Boy) takes the helm for That’s a Wrap based on the script written by Joe Knetter (Blind, Pretty Boy) and Robert L. Lucas (One for the Fire: The Legacy of ‘Night of the Living Dead). The synopsis provided sounds interesting and reads: “The cast… Continue reading Frightfest Film Review: That’s a Wrap at Frightfest Film Festival has Digital Release in North America
That’s a Wrap en Frightfest Film Festival tiene lanzamiento digital en América del Norte
El galardonado director Marcel Walz (por sus películas anteriores, Blind y Pretty Boy), toma el timón de That’s a Wrap basado en el guión escrito por Joe Knetter (Blind, Pretty Boy) y Robert L. Lucas (One for the Fire: The Legacy of ‘Night of the Living Dead). La sinopsis proporcionada suena interesante y dice así:… Continue reading That’s a Wrap en Frightfest Film Festival tiene lanzamiento digital en América del Norte