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Dances With Films LA Movie Review: UNFAITHFUL! – Short Film About Older Reality TV

Directed and co-written by Seri DeYoung and Otha Cole, UNFAITHFUL! is a short film that was screened in the Fusion Shorts Block 7 of the Dances With Films Los Angeles film festival that ran in June. Synopsis: In the early 2000s, a self-righteous reality TV host lets his obsessions close his eyes to warnings about… Continue reading Dances With Films LA Movie Review: UNFAITHFUL! – Short Film About Older Reality TV

Dances With Films LA Movie Review- Voices: The Danny Gans Story – Documentary of a Las Vegas Entertainer Gone Too Soon

Danny Gans had plans to be a professional baseball player and was on his way after college. After suffering an injury that ended his dream career, he pursued another field of work, utilizing the skills of his voice and personality in the entertainment industry. After performing in numerous small venues and gaining recognition, he was… Continue reading Dances With Films LA Movie Review- Voices: The Danny Gans Story – Documentary of a Las Vegas Entertainer Gone Too Soon

Heads of State – A High-Speed, Low-Logic, All-Fun Thrill Ride

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There’s a moment in Heads of State when the President of the United States tries to use choreographed fight moves from his action movie past during a real brawl—and it doesn’t go well. That pretty much captures the delightful absurdity of this buddy-action comedy, which leans into its ridiculousness with glee and never looks back.… Continue reading Heads of State – A High-Speed, Low-Logic, All-Fun Thrill Ride

F1: Speed, Spirit, and the Drive to Redemption

Brad Pitt (left) and Damson Idris on the set of 'F1.' Dan Mullan/Getty Images

As someone who genuinely enjoys sports dramas—especially underdog stories about characters closer to my age—I found F1 not just entertaining, but surprisingly resonant. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), this high-speed, high-stakes racing film may follow familiar narrative roads, but it does so with such style, energy, and heart that it’s easy to overlook… Continue reading F1: Speed, Spirit, and the Drive to Redemption

Movie Review: BRIDE HARD

When a mercenary group takes a lavish wedding hostage, they have no idea what they’re in for, as the maid of honor, Sam (Rebel Wilson), is a secret agent ready to rain hellfire upon anyone who would ruin her best friend’s wedding (IMDb). I thought this film would be ridiculous, but since I genuinely laughed… Continue reading Movie Review: BRIDE HARD

Pins & Needles: an intense, claustrophobic thriller

Pins & Needles Pins & Needles is an intense, claustrophobic thriller that caught me off guard in the best way. Directed and written by James Villeneuve in his feature debut, the film delivers a taut blend of suspense, survival, and horror with a unique premise that sets it apart from more conventional thrillers. At just under… Continue reading Pins & Needles: an intense, claustrophobic thriller

Tribeca Film Festival Movie Review: The Travel Companion – Friendship Takes a Turn South

The Travel Companion is a comedy-drama feature debut from New York City-based filmmakers Travis Wood and Alex Mallis, who co-wrote the script with Weston Auburn. The World Premiere was in the U.S. Narrative Competition on June 5, 2025, at the Tribeca Film Festival. Synopsis: Struggling documentarian Simon (Tristan Turner) relies on the unique perk of… Continue reading Tribeca Film Festival Movie Review: The Travel Companion – Friendship Takes a Turn South

Movie Review: ELIO Is Not Disney/Pixar’s Savior, But Is A Step In The Right Direction

Disney/Pixar has not had a big winning movie in recent years. It has been a while since the label released an all-time outstanding film. While the studio could benefit from a win, it doesn’t help that the film’s promotion has been so limited. So, while Elio will not completely revitalize the Disney/Pixar name, it at… Continue reading Movie Review: ELIO Is Not Disney/Pixar’s Savior, But Is A Step In The Right Direction