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
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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)
Fantastic Fest 2023: The Wait (La Espera)
The Wait (La Espera) tuvo el estreno norteamericano en el Fantastic Fest en Austin, Texas, después de su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cine de Oldenburg. La película es del director y guionista F. Javier Gutiérrez (Antes de la caída, Anillos) y está ambientada en España en la década de 1970. Tiene un aire… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: The Wait (La Espera)
Fantastic Fest 2023: TOTALLY KILLER
For the closing night feature of this year’s Fantastic Fest, the programmers selected a fun and exciting movie that combines time travel and slasher horror. Totally Killer is more comedic than frightening but is nevertheless a very amusing ride. The film blends the humor of Back to the Future and the horror tropes of slashers… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: TOTALLY KILLER
The Burial: Foxx Shines in David and Goliath Legal Drama
In the world of legal dramas, ‘Burial’ stands out as an interesting tale of justice with a David versus Goliath spin. At the forefront is the tenacity of an ostentatious personal injury attorney. Directed by Maggie Betts and available on Prime Video, this based-on-a-true-story film brings to life the courtroom battle between a small-town funeral… Continue reading The Burial: Foxx Shines in David and Goliath Legal Drama
Fantastic Fest: Totally Killer – Totally Fun
Featured as the closing film of Fantastic Fest 2023, ‘Totally Killer’ director Nahnatchka Khan decently combines two fun genres into one delightful Halloween-appropriate movie. Feeling at times like ‘Back to the Future’ and at others, ‘Scream,’ ‘Totally Killer’ is exciting enough for adults and mild enough for older teens. Perhaps missing is a better soundtrack… Continue reading Fantastic Fest: Totally Killer – Totally Fun
Fantastic Fest featured Argentina’s When Evil Lurks and Now in Theaters
Fantastic Fest hosted two public screenings of When Evil Lurks by Argentina’s director/screenwriter Demián Rugna (Terrified, 2017). A story about possession in a remote area, this is a supernatural thriller that some of the audience may find shocking, and others will feel the hair on the back of the neck stand on end at times.… Continue reading Fantastic Fest featured Argentina’s When Evil Lurks and Now in Theaters
Fantastic Fest 2023: PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES Raises One Important Question
One question remains for those familiar with the lore of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Why would anyone use the power of the burial ground if they already know the results are evil? I had hoped that this prequel installment would include the answer to this question, but alas, this was not the case. Even though… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES Raises One Important Question