Sean Baker’s Anora left a lasting impact at the 2024 Fantastic Fest, quickly becoming a favorite among festival attendees, including myself. This 138-minute whirlwind of comedy, drama, and tension highlights Baker’s talent for bringing vibrant characters from society’s fringes into the spotlight. Anora demonstrates his ability to combine entertainment with emotional depth and social critique,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Anora – what a RIDE!
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Fantastic Fest ‘24 Review: The Apprentice
Stan’s impression is a ginormous character smear The Apprentice is a biographical drama based in the 70s and depicts the rise of a young Donald Trump from under his father’s wing and into the commerce limelight of New York City. Releasing just in time for the November election, it is clear the creators of this… Continue reading Fantastic Fest ‘24 Review: The Apprentice
Fantastic Fest 2024 Movie Review: SATURDAY NIGHT
The programmers of this year’s film festival decided to up the ante by scheduling a record number of “Secret Screenings.” In past years, the festival usually only offered two or three of these mystery offerings, but this year, four was the magic number. The first of these was the new film by Jason Reitman, Saturday… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Movie Review: SATURDAY NIGHT
Noticias de cine: La Espera (The Wait) Disponible en Norteamérica tras proyección en Fantastic Fest 2023
La Espera tuvo su estreno norteamericano en el Fantastic Fest 2023 en Austin, Texas, tras su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cine de Oldenburg. Fue en una galardonada gira de festivales que incluyó proyecciones en Sitges, Shanghái y Vancouver. Film Movement tiene el estreno oficial de La Espera, la última película del cineasta de… Continue reading Noticias de cine: La Espera (The Wait) Disponible en Norteamérica tras proyección en Fantastic Fest 2023
Movie News: The Wait (La Espera) Available in North America after Fantastic Fest 2023
The Wait (La Espera) had the North American premiere at Fantastic Fest 2023 in Austin, Texas, after world premiering at the Oldenburg Film Festival. It was on an award-winning festival tour that included Sitges, Shanghai, and Vancouver screenings. Film Movement has officially released The Wait (La Espera), the latest film from Spanish cult filmmaker F.… Continue reading Movie News: The Wait (La Espera) Available in North America after Fantastic Fest 2023
Fantastic Fest Film Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
I am Immensely Thankful that I got to see this Documentary At Fantastic Fest this year, I was standing in the Fons PR ticket office on Day 5 when I helped a man through the door with his luggage. It turned out to be the director of ‘Parvulos’, who personally asked me to watch his film that morning. That… Continue reading Fantastic Fest Film Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Bookworm
Delightfully charming and exceedingly enjoyable It’s fantastic fest time again, and this is honestly one of the coolest festivals, not just within the genre of horror and paranormal film, but festivals in general. With its incredibly curated list of films, the venue being the Alamo Drafthouse in South Austin (which has become arguably a kind… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Bookworm
Crítica de película en Fantastic Fest: The Rule of Jenny Pen – Excelente guión y actuaciones gana premios
The Rule of Jenny Pen, dirigida por James Ashcroft basada en el guión que coescribió con Eli Kent, tuvo el estreno mundial en la noche de apertura del Fantastic Fest 2024 este mes. La película sigue al aclamado primer largometraje de Ashcroft, Coming Home in the Dark, que se estrenó mundialmente en el Festival de… Continue reading Crítica de película en Fantastic Fest: The Rule of Jenny Pen – Excelente guión y actuaciones gana premios
Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: WILL & HARPER
Comedian/actor Will Ferrell met writer Andrew Steele when he got his big break as a performer on Saturday Night Live. The two entertainers not only became creative partners, but they also became the best of friends. This relationship would endure the tests of time and a major change that Andrew undertakes with his life. Andrew… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: WILL & HARPER
Fantastic Fest 2024: Overall Review
What is arguably the most popular genre film festival returned to Austin, Texas, during the last two weeks of September. Hosted by the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (in Austin, Texas), Fantastic Fest 2024 treated its attendants to a diverse array of films and tantalizing teases of television programs that are due to be released soon,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Overall Review