For the closing night film of this year’s Fantastic Fest, the programmers have chosen an unusual horror flick that offers up the premise, what if Mr. Rogers was a psychotic killer that preyed upon the parents of his most ardent fans, children? Writer/director Brandon Espy and co-writer Carl Reid have concocted an imaginative nightmare for… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: MR. CROCKET
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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
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 2024: TEACUP
In recent years, Fantastic Fest has opened its lineup to include television series that fall under its genre label. This year, I attended screenings for two TV shows, one of which was Teacup. One thing that caught my attention about Teacup was that one of the executive producers is James Wan (Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring).… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: TEACUP
Fantestic Fest 2024: Planet B
Planet B, the second feature film from French director Aude Léa Rapin, made its mark at Fantastic Fest 2024 but left audiences with mixed feelings. A dystopian sci-fi thriller, the film explores timely themes of state control, virtual prisons, and resistance. While it boasts a compelling premise, strong performances, and striking visuals, “Planet B” ultimately… Continue reading Fantestic Fest 2024: Planet B
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: Will and Harper
Will & Harper (2024), now streaming on Netflix, is an intimate and heartfelt documentary directed by Josh Greenbaum. It chronicles a deeply personal road trip between comedian Will Ferrell and his longtime friend, Harper Steele, who recently came out as a trans woman. The film captures their transformative journey of self-discovery, friendship, and acceptance as… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Will and Harper
Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Body Odyssey
Body Odyssey is a wildly psychodramatic and remarkably original dive into the dark and murky underbelly of the world of bodybuilding. We follow one character’s struggles as she prepares to compete in the Miss Universe bodybuilding pageant, while trying to keep her coach’s expectations balanced against her own physical and sexual needs. Director Grazia Tricarico… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Body Odyssey
Fantastic Fest 2024: MadS
MadS is a unique, frenetic, pulse-pounding French horror-thriller that takes viewers on a wild ride through the streets of Paris throughout one chaotic, unforgettable night. Directed by David Moreau, this 88-minute film stands out with its bold one-take format, immersing the audience in a continuous, uninterrupted stream of escalating tension. This cinematic approach, often seen… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: MadS