Fantastic Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary with films from around the world. Fantastic Fest’s 20th anniversary lineup features 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 12 U.S. Premieres. If you have attended Fantastic Fest before, you know what great cinema to anticipate, and even if this is your first time attending,… Continue reading Movie Festival News: Fantastic Fest Celebrates its 20th anniversary in Austin, TX
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FF 2025 News – Celebrating 20 Years of Fantastic Fest in Austin – A Recall of Memories
Fantastic Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary with films from around the world. This year’s lineup features 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 12 U.S. Premieres. If you have attended Fantastic Fest before, like I have, you know what great cinema, events, and filmmaking talent have come to Austin with the… Continue reading FF 2025 News – Celebrating 20 Years of Fantastic Fest in Austin – A Recall of Memories
Crítica de cine: Los fantásticos asuntos del Golem – Fantastic Fest presenta la comedia de ciencia ficción Española
De los escritores/directores Juan González y Nando Martínez, llega Los Fantásticos Asuntos del Golem, una comedia absurda de ciencia ficción española que se ofreció internacionalmente durante los festivales de cine de 2023, Fantasia y Fantastic Fest (Austin, TX), entre otros. La película trata sobre la amistad y las relaciones, especialmente las de los padres, pero… Continue reading Crítica de cine: Los fantásticos asuntos del Golem – Fantastic Fest presenta la comedia de ciencia ficción Española
Movie Review: The Fantastic Golem Affairs – Fantastic Fest Presents Spanish Sci-fi Comedy
From writers/directors Juan González and Nando Martínez comes The Fantastic Golem Affairs, an absurdist Spanish sci-fi comedy that was showcased internationally at the 2023 film festivals, including Fantasia and Fantastic Fest (Austin, TX), among others. The film explores friendship and relationships, particularly those between parents, but in a manner that diverges from the conventional portrayal… Continue reading Movie Review: The Fantastic Golem Affairs – Fantastic Fest Presents Spanish Sci-fi Comedy
Movie Review: Self Driver – Festival Favorite Now Has US VOD Release
Writer-director Michael Pierro’s debut thriller feature, Self Driver, was a festival favorite and won various awards. The film stars Nathanael Chadwick (The Last Porno Show), Reece Presley (In a Violent Nature), and Lauren Welchner (Faulein Cherie). About: Self Driver follows a down-on-his-luck driver who, facing mounting expenses and the unrelenting pressure of modern living, is… Continue reading Movie Review: Self Driver – Festival Favorite Now Has US VOD Release
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
Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: ANORA Is Not Only My Favorite Of The Fest, It Is One Of The Top Films Of The Year
When Fantastic Fest announced that Anora would get screened at this year’s festival, I knew I had to attend. Not only did the film’s trailer hook me, but I also had to be there because this is Sean Baker’s latest work (Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket). This fantastic film lives up to my anticipation.… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: ANORA Is Not Only My Favorite Of The Fest, It Is One Of The Top Films Of The Year
Fantastic Fest 2024: Anora – what a RIDE!
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!
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