Directed by K. Asher Levin from a script he co-wrote with Amy Brown Carver, Helen’s Dead is not entirely original as it features a home where a dinner party is being planned, one person is presumed dead within the house, and all the guests are suspects. I looked forward to viewing this film when I… Continue reading Helen’s Dead Now Available On Demand is a Murder Mystery NOT from Agatha Christie
Day: November 15, 2023
AFF 2023: SOWETO BLAZE
Most American cinephiles have watched stoner comedies, but I can guarantee they haven’t seen one like this hilarious and charming entry from South Africa. The movie may have had a meager budget, and it most definitely shows. However, the creativity and the can-do spirit that went into this enjoyable film are ever-present. The positive aspects… Continue reading AFF 2023: SOWETO BLAZE
AFF 2023: THE HIDDEN WEB
One of my favorite films of this year’s Austin Film Festival was an intense, nail-biter of a thriller from Poland. The Hidden Web follows journalist Julita Wójcicka as she investigates the strange death of a beloved celebrity, whose untimely demise gets labeled as an accident by the local police. However, Julita’s instincts detect foul play,… Continue reading AFF 2023: THE HIDDEN WEB