Directed by Daniel Carsenty (Berlinale Talents alums, After Spring Comes Fall), Corey Slater (The Box) wrote One for the Road. The script is based on a short story by Stephen King. King gave the team the right to use his story to create their film. Carsenty reached out to King to help him transition from… Continue reading Movie Review – One for the Road – Hollyshorts Film Festival Short based on a Stephen King Story
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Hollyshorts Film Festival Movie Review: The Middle–Life Choices and the Consequences
The Middle follows Joanna Baca (Victoria Moroles), a teen navigating the aftermath of a tragic event while balancing family loyalty and truth in a small desert town. The film explores desert life’s lifestyle, beauty, and dysfunction, offering an authentic portrayal rarely seen in cinema. The Middle is a coming-of-age drama set against the sun-stained backdrop… Continue reading Hollyshorts Film Festival Movie Review: The Middle–Life Choices and the Consequences
Movie News: The Instigators – Apple Original Films Global Debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024
Apple Original Films celebrated the world premiere of The Instigators last week before the film opened in select theaters on August 2, 2024. The global debut on Apple TV+ is set for August 9, 2024. Earlier this week, I went to my local Cinemark theater to check out their “Secret Movie Series,” where you pay… Continue reading Movie News: The Instigators – Apple Original Films Global Debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024
Movie News: Despicable Me 4 Available to Own or Rent on Digital While also Still in Theaters
As Gru and his Minions continue to dominate global box office charts, Despicable Me 4 will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. This latest installment now includes two never-before-seen Minion Mini-Movies, “Benny’s Birthday” and “Game Over and Over,” only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide,… Continue reading Movie News: Despicable Me 4 Available to Own or Rent on Digital While also Still in Theaters
SING SING Is Currently My Number One Film of 2024
The Rehabilitation Through the Arts Program, initiated in 1996 at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, is a testament to the transformative power of art. It provides inmates with a platform to express themselves through various art forms, including theater productions, music, dance, visual arts, writing, and poetry. The healing power of art… Continue reading SING SING Is Currently My Number One Film of 2024
IT ENDS WITH US Has A Genuine Emotional Impact Despite Its Corny Elements
An outstanding romantic or dramatic film succeeds because it never gets too hammy, corny, or maudlin. It shouldn’t come across as a piece of theatrical drama or romance but should feel genuine, organic, tactile, and steamy. It Ends With Us isn’t an outstanding example of this cinematic accomplishment. Still, it works when portraying romantic chemistry… Continue reading IT ENDS WITH US Has A Genuine Emotional Impact Despite Its Corny Elements
CUCKOO Is Rich With Atmosphere, But Falls Short With Story Development
From writer/director Tilman Singer comes a horror-thriller steeped in creepy oddity and a gloomy atmosphere. However, the movie takes a disappointing turn with a nonsensical twist that lacks a logical explanation. Singer, the crew, and the cast do an exceptional job building up a bizarre and eerie setting, leading to a bewildering reveal and a… Continue reading CUCKOO Is Rich With Atmosphere, But Falls Short With Story Development
Movie News: Fauna – Documentary has Broadcast Release on PBS POV Starting August 5, 2024
About—An old shepherd and his flock live alongside a high-tech laboratory for animal experimentation—two worlds that are two sides of the same coin. While the shepherd, afflicted with a bone disease, witnesses his profession disappearing, scientists are busier than ever researching the COVID-19 vaccine. In post-pandemic times, Fauna explores the relationship between humans, animals, and… Continue reading Movie News: Fauna – Documentary has Broadcast Release on PBS POV Starting August 5, 2024
Hollyshorts FF – Movie Review: My Week with Maisy – So Powerful It Became an Instant Favorite
Among the films I am reviewing for the Hollyshorts Film Festival, I found this gem, My Week with Maisy, and truly feel its power. I fell in love with it and do not doubt that other film fans will, too. The film won ‘Best Women’s Short’ and the Audience Choice Award (Best Short Film) at… Continue reading Hollyshorts FF – Movie Review: My Week with Maisy – So Powerful It Became an Instant Favorite
Movie Review: DIDI Reflects The Trials And Tribulations Of Teens Of All Generations
Regardless of one’s age, everyone has experienced stress and insecurity during their teen years. Though some of us had it more difficult than others, most people remember making bad decisions, saying the wrong things, or taking family for granted during our younger years. Filmmaker Sean Wang gives us a personal glimpse into his personal experience… Continue reading Movie Review: DIDI Reflects The Trials And Tribulations Of Teens Of All Generations