Art of a Hit is listed as a “rock-horror film” in some correspondence I read, and on IMDb, the film is listed as a “horror and music” film. There is some emphasis on “horror,” but for most horror film fans, be aware that this is horror–lite, emphasizing the drama throughout the script. The horror scenes… Continue reading Movie Review: Art of a Hit – Rock Band Members in Drama and Horror – Lite Feature Film
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Movie Review: Cuando Todo Arde (When Everything Burns) – Wildfire Destruction in Argentina
The short film Cuando Todo Arde (When Everything Burns) by director/writer María Belén Poncio has screened at this year’s Hollyshorts Film Festival. The film is fiction based on an actual conflict: intentional wildfires are occurring in the protected lands of Argentina for development purposes and are destroying the native forest. Although the characters and situations… Continue reading Movie Review: Cuando Todo Arde (When Everything Burns) – Wildfire Destruction in Argentina
My Penguin Friend – the healing power of love crosses an ocean
‘My Penguin Friend ‘is a heartwarming and visually stunning family adventure that takes audiences on a journey of unexpected friendship, resilience, and the healing power of love. Directed by David Schurmann and featuring an international cast led by Jean Reno and Adriana Barraza, this film is a poignant exploration of how a simple act of… Continue reading My Penguin Friend – the healing power of love crosses an ocean
Movie Review – One for the Road – Hollyshorts Film Festival Short based on a Stephen King Story
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
Movie News: My Penguin Friend: Premiere Screening in Los Angeles at the Egyptian Theater
Roadside Attractions celebrated the premiere screening of the upcoming film My Penguin Friend at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles with a post-screening reception on Saturday afternoon, August 10th, 2024. Roadside Attractions and City Hill Arts, with the cast, crew, and industry guests gathered to watch the new family film, followed by a private on-site… Continue reading Movie News: My Penguin Friend: Premiere Screening in Los Angeles at the Egyptian Theater
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