Lucy Lawless (of ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ fame) makes an astounding arrival with her directorial debut of ‘Never Look Away’, which gives viewers a heartbreaking glimpse into the life of courageous combat camerawoman Margaret Moth and her adventures under gunfire in the 90s… her backstory, and her days in the field with CNN. Lucy Lawless has… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Never Look Away – Documentaries Like These Are What Really Educate Society
Month: March 2024
SXSW 2024 Short: LULLABY – forgettable and a little sleepy
Director Chi THAI MIDNIGHT SHORT COMPETITION 2023 – Run Time 14 minutes Horror, Drama Language: Vietnamese UNITED KINGDOM This short offers a glimpse into the life of a female refugee stuck in her unlivable servitude as a seamstress, where she is haunted menacingly by visions of her deceased child who drowned. The film lacks that… Continue reading SXSW 2024 Short: LULLABY – forgettable and a little sleepy
SXSW 2024: The Moogai – A Haunting Tale of Maternal Terror
Screened at SXSW 2024, Jon Bell’s debut feature, ‘The Moogai, delves into the chilling realm of Aboriginal folklore and maternal paranoia, offering a unique blend of psychological horror and cultural exploration. Set against the backdrop of modern-day Australia, the film follows Sarah and Fergus, a young Aboriginal couple, as they navigate the complexities of parenthood… Continue reading SXSW 2024: The Moogai – A Haunting Tale of Maternal Terror
Fantastic Fest Feature, Riddle of Fire, Arrives in Theaters
The neo-fairytale, set in Wyoming, USA, follows three mischievous children as they embark on an odyssey when their mother, Julie (Danielle Hoetmer), asks them to run an errand. On the hunt to obtain her favorite blueberry pie, the children are kidnapped by poachers, battle a witch, outwit a huntsman, befriend a fairy, and bond together… Continue reading Fantastic Fest Feature, Riddle of Fire, Arrives in Theaters
SXSW 2024 Short: TOSSERS – Uncontrollable belly laughs, anyone?
Directors: Bryce VAN LEUVEN, Chase BLOCK SXSW 2024 INDEPENDENT TV PILOT COMPETITION 2023 – 33 minutes Comedy, TV Series Hold the phone, stop everything… this comedy tv series was so much fun and the characters so instantly lovable that it simply MUST be green-lit for a full series offering! Everyone from Bryce Van Leuven (who… Continue reading SXSW 2024 Short: TOSSERS – Uncontrollable belly laughs, anyone?
Crítica de cine en SXSW: Road House se reinventa con acción exagerada y escenas de lucha
Esta reinvención [para reinterpretarla o repensarla] de la película de 1989 es una definición que funciona mejor que usar la palabra “remake” para Road House del director Doug Liman (a partir de un guión de Anthony Bagarozzi (The Nice Guys) y Chuck Mondry (Deathless), con R. Lance Hill (un escritor de Road House 1989, también… Continue reading Crítica de cine en SXSW: Road House se reinventa con acción exagerada y escenas de lucha
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE Is Good Fun, But Lacks Depth
There have been a lot of mixed feelings from movie fans regarding their reactions to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. While it lacked the witty comedic approach the first movies had, this movie had more depth and emotion, and I loved that installment for it. It is now time to examine the latest installment, and I get the… Continue reading GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE Is Good Fun, But Lacks Depth
LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL: A Fantastic Mix of Possession and Found Footage Horror
Somehow, I missed the opportunity to watch this highly anticipated horror film at SXSW, where it premiered and impacted its audiences. Before the festival, however, I was aware of this movie and highly anticipated its release. Thankfully, I was allowed to review the film through a digital screener and can honestly attest that Late Night… Continue reading LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL: A Fantastic Mix of Possession and Found Footage Horror
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – Entretenimiento para toda la familia
Los fanáticos de la franquicia cinematográfica de los Cazafantasmas vieron recientemente Ghostbusters: Afterlife, dirigida por Jason Reitman (hijo del difunto y legendario Ivan Reitman, quien dirigió la película original de 1984 Cazafantasmas). Ahora los deberes de dirección están a cargo del director Gil Kenan (Monster House, A Boy Called Christmas), quien es escritor en la… Continue reading Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – Entretenimiento para toda la familia
SXSW 2024: IMMACULATE Has Atmosphere Galore, But Relies Too Much On Jump Scares
When it comes to horror, I don’t mind jump scares, but only if they are well-executed and not at all predictable. Sadly, with all of the positive aspects going for Immaculate, I feel its overreliance on obvious jump frights held this movie back for me. The movie’s aesthetics are gorgeous and remarkable. The lighting, cinematography,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: IMMACULATE Has Atmosphere Galore, But Relies Too Much On Jump Scares