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GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

In 2020, filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine offered a glimpse into the youth program known as Boys State. These directors are back with a film that reveals the modern experience of young women who participate in the program named Girls State. While I appreciated the first film, I still feel that Boys State comes… Continue reading GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

Wicked Little Letters – a Dark Comedy with Exceptional Performances

The film begins with a similar statement that this story is more valid than may be anticipated. That took me by surprise after previously having viewed the trailer. I thought it was fictional, but wait until you see this new film directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before You) from a great script by Jonny Sweet… Continue reading Wicked Little Letters – a Dark Comedy with Exceptional Performances

Scarlet Moreno’s short Velma is available on VOD after Successful Festival Run

Scarlet Moreno, director/writer/actress, presents her latest short, Velma. She is an El Rey Network’s “Rebel Without A Crew” filmmaker, best known for her work on Robert Rodriguez’s docuseries, which produced her first feature Phaedra (2018). The filmmaker steps behind and in front of the camera, this time with her latest award-winning short film. Moreno’s short… Continue reading Scarlet Moreno’s short Velma is available on VOD after Successful Festival Run

Musica: a delightful blend of humor, romance, and innovation

I missed seeing ‘Musica’ at SXSW 2024 but caught it on Amazon Prime. Rudy Mancuso’s film is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and innovation. Mancuso’s freshman effort is a surprising breath of fresh air, complete with a delightful cast and puppets. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime, this cinematic gem offers a fresh perspective on… Continue reading Musica: a delightful blend of humor, romance, and innovation

Lousy Carter in theaters and digital after 2023 Locarno Film Festival Premiere

“Lousy” is a name given to the film’s lead character, Lousy Carter (David Krumholtz, Oppenheimer, “The Deuce” TV series), a literature professor who has an animated (side) project he has not completed in 13 years. His class focuses entirely on “The Great Gatsby” and is limited to a few students. As the film opens in… Continue reading Lousy Carter in theaters and digital after 2023 Locarno Film Festival Premiere

SXSW 2024: ‘Omni Loop’ -Unraveling Time and Emotions

Mary-Louise Parker delivers a standout performance in ‘Omni Loop’ as Zoya Lowe, a woman with a terminal diagnosis that leads her down a path of existential reflection. Directed by Bernardo Britto and screened at SXSW 2024, the film takes audiences on a thought-provoking journey through themes of mortality, regret, and the intricacies of human connection.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘Omni Loop’ -Unraveling Time and Emotions

SXSW 2024: ‘Monkey Man’ – Unleashes Dev Patel’s Action-Fueled Directorial Debut

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In the gritty underworld of Mumbai’s underground fight clubs, a masked figure known only as Kid, portrayed with intensity by Dev Patel, endures a brutal existence as a human punching bag. Inspired by the legendary strength of Hanuman, Kid harbors a childhood trauma that fuels his relentless quest for vengeance against those who wronged him.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘Monkey Man’ – Unleashes Dev Patel’s Action-Fueled Directorial Debut

SXSW 2024: Never Look Away – Documentaries Like These Are What Really Educate Society

Lucy Lawless (of ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ fame) makes an astounding arrival with her directorial debut of ‘Never Look Away’, which gives viewers a heartbreaking glimpse into the life of courageous combat camerawoman Margaret Moth and her adventures under gunfire in the 90s… her backstory, and her days in the field with CNN.  Lucy Lawless has… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Never Look Away – Documentaries Like These Are What Really Educate Society