I know that not all our readers have attended Fantastic Fest here in Austin, but if you have, you will know what I mean; this should not be missed. There are plenty of action films here in the USA, but over the last couple of decades of attending Fantastic Fest, I have viewed so many… Continue reading Movie Review: Yadang the Snitch – A Korean Crime Thriller That Should Not be Missed
Day: April 25, 2025
Movie Review: THE LEGEND OF OCHI Is A Fun And Often Delightful Throwback
I grew up during the late 1970s through the 1980s and 1990s. I am a member of Generation X. Films like E.T. The Extraterrestrial, The Goonies, and other films dealing with the coming of age of children are a part of my upbringing, as are the values my parents hoped to impart to me. So,… Continue reading Movie Review: THE LEGEND OF OCHI Is A Fun And Often Delightful Throwback
Movie Review: Alexis Langlois’ Queens of Drama Hits Theaters After TIFF New Wave Festival
Alexis Langlois’ explosive feature debut, Queens of Drama, is a “glittercore early-aughts-inspired queer pop musical,” as described in a press announcement received. The film stars breakout newcomers Louiza Aura and Gio Ventura alongside Asia Argento (XXX, Land of the Dead, Marie Antoinette), Alma Jodorowsky (Blue is the Warmest Color), and France’s 2019 Eurovision singer Bilal… Continue reading Movie Review: Alexis Langlois’ Queens of Drama Hits Theaters After TIFF New Wave Festival
TIFF Next Wave Movie Review: Pools – Sold Out North American Premiere after SXSW Sydney
Sam Haye’s directorial debut feature, Pools, is the 2024 SXSW Sydney Audience Award Winner and had the North American Premiere at TIFF Next Wave earlier this month. Pools had a sold-out screening at the festival that features a breakout performance from Odessa A’zion (Until Dawn, “Ghosts” TV series, Sitting in Bars with Cake, Hellraiser, “Nashville”… Continue reading TIFF Next Wave Movie Review: Pools – Sold Out North American Premiere after SXSW Sydney