HSFF Film Review: A Town Called Victoria world premieres at Hot Springs Film Festival, then on PBS

A Town Called Victoria is a three-part docuseries from director Li Lu that recently had the world premiere at the Hot Springs Film Festival. When I received the notice about the film’s premiere, I was interested that it was about a town in Texas and one that I was personally aware of and experienced a… Continue reading HSFF Film Review: A Town Called Victoria world premieres at Hot Springs Film Festival, then on PBS

Fantastic Fest 2023 Film Review and News: After Fantastic Fest Sri Asih: The Warrior Now Available to View

An official selection of Fantastic Fest 2023, Sri Asih: The Warrior, had its North American premiere in Austin, TX, and is now available for viewing on various platforms. The Indonesian film is the 2023 winner of the Best Picture in the Next Wave Award at the festival. The screenwriters, director Upi Avianto, and co-writer Joko… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023 Film Review and News: After Fantastic Fest Sri Asih: The Warrior Now Available to View

The Elderly (Título original: Viejos)

Raúl Cerezo y Fernando González Gómez dirigieron The Elderly (Título original: Viejos), basado en el guión que Cerezo coescribió con Rubén Sánchez Trigos y Javier Trigales. Cuando se proyectó en el Fantastic Fest el año pasado, fue nominada a la categoría de Mejor Película en los Largometrajes de Terror (2022). En el Festival de Cine… Continue reading The Elderly (Título original: Viejos)

Caribbean film Candela Now on Digital after the Cannes Film Festival

Director Andrés Farías is a co-writer along with writers Rey Andújar (author of the adapted book) and Laura Conyedo for the drama/thriller Candela. The film was screened at various festivals, earning 18 Official Selections and ten awards, including the prestigious Jury Prize in Biarritz and three Adopresci Awards. Developed by the Sundance Lab, it was… Continue reading Caribbean film Candela Now on Digital after the Cannes Film Festival

La película caribeña Candela ya está en digital tras el Festival de Cannes

El director Andrés Farías es coguionista junto a los guionistas Rey Andújar (autor del libro que se adaptó) y Laura Conyedo para el drama/thriller Candela. La película se proyectó en varios festivales, ganando 18 Selecciones Oficiales y 10 premios, incluyendo el prestigioso Premio del Jurado en Biarritz y tres Premios Adopresci. Desarrollado por el Sundance… Continue reading La película caribeña Candela ya está en digital tras el Festival de Cannes

Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: The Fall of the House of Usher debuts on Netflix on October 12

The Fall of the House of Usher had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. The limited series comprises eight episodes, and the first two premiered at the festival. Creator Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass) directs four episodes, and Michael Fimognari directs the others. The first two episodes were engaging and… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: The Fall of the House of Usher debuts on Netflix on October 12

Crítica de la serie durante Fantastic Fest: The Fall of the House of Usher se estrena en Netflix octubre

The Fall of the House of Usher tuvo un estreno mundial en el Fantastic Fest en Austin, con el debut de los dos primeros de los ocho episodios de la serie limitada. El creador Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House y Midnight Mass) dirige cuatro episodios y Michael Fimognari dirige los otros cuatro. Los… Continue reading Crítica de la serie durante Fantastic Fest: The Fall of the House of Usher se estrena en Netflix octubre

Fantastic Fest 2023: The Wait (La Espera)

The Wait (La Espera) had the North American premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, after world premiering at the Oldenburg Film Festival. The film is by director/screenwriter F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall, Rings) and is set in Spain in the 1970s. It has a Western genre feel, with wealthy ranchers and the staff… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: The Wait (La Espera)