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
Category: Festivals
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: Wild Robot
Heart Stoppingly Beautiful To Watch DreamWorks Animation began with Antz, and has given us some of the most special animated tales in the history of film such as Kung Fu Panda, How to Train your Dragon and who could forget Shrek? Shrek spawned an entire empire bringing in millions of dollars for the company that once… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Wild Robot
Crítica de película en Fantastic Fest: A Different Man: Que hace que un hombre tenga éxito
La comedia oscura del guionista y director Aaron Schimberg, A Different Man, presenta a dos hombres con neurofibromatosis. Aunque cada uno tiene la misma condición médica que cambia su rostro, ambos adultos no son iguales. ¿Por qué? Su enfoque de la vida y las diferencias de personalidad con respecto a la apariencia pueden ser parte… Continue reading Crítica de película en Fantastic Fest: A Different Man: Que hace que un hombre tenga éxito
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
Crítica de película en Fantastic Fest: The Wild Robot: una increíble historia sincera con animación spectacular
Cuando comencé a escribir mis pensamientos sobre la nueva película animada The Wild Robot, lo primero que me vino a la mente fue el soneto “¿Cómo te amo? Déjame contar las maneras” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning) porque hay tantas cosas que amar de esta delicia cinematográfica. Basada en la serie de libros infantiles de Peter Brown,… Continue reading Crítica de película en Fantastic Fest: The Wild Robot: una increíble historia sincera con animación spectacular
Fantestic Fest 2024: A Different Man
A Different Man is a striking and thought-provoking exploration of identity, transformation, and the pursuit of acceptance. Directed by Aaron Schimberg, this indie film delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist, Edward, played with remarkable intensity by Sebastian Stan. Edward suffers from neurofibromatosis, a condition that results in non-cancerous tumors growing on his face,… Continue reading Fantestic Fest 2024: A Different Man
Fantastic Fest 2024: The Rule of Jenny Penn
The Rule of Jenny Pen is a rare gem in the horror genre, offering a unique and nuanced portrayal of aging that is sure to intrigue and captivate audiences. Directed by James Ashcroft, this New Zealand thriller takes a familiar horror trope—fear of the elderly—and flips it on its head, treating its aging characters with… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: The Rule of Jenny Penn
Fantastic Fest 2024: Get Away
Get Away is a wickedly dark and hilariously twisted thrill ride, offering a unique blend of horror, action, and comedy that will keep you guessing and grinning. Written by and starring Nick Frost, this blood-splattered romp feels like a mashup of Kill Bill and Shaun of the Dead, with Frost’s signature comedic touch keeping things… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Get Away