Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Wild Robot 

Heart Stoppingly Beautiful To Watch DreamWorks Animation began with Antz, and has given us some of the most special animated tales in the history of film such as Kung Fu Panda, How to Train your Dragon and who could forget Shrek? Shrek spawned an entire empire bringing in millions of dollars for the company that once… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Wild Robot 

Movie Review: IFC Films/Shudder Release Azrael in Austin, TX Theaters – Horror on All Levels

“After the Rapture, those left on Earth will suffer in silence” – from the film title card Synopsis – In a world where no one speaks, a mysterious, devout community hunts down a young woman named Azrael (Samara Weaving) who has escaped their imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, she is to be sacrificed to… Continue reading Movie Review: IFC Films/Shudder Release Azrael in Austin, TX Theaters – Horror on All Levels

Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: WILL & HARPER

Comedian/actor Will Ferrell met writer Andrew Steele when he got his big break as a performer on Saturday Night Live. The two entertainers not only became creative partners, but they also became the best of friends. This relationship would endure the tests of time and a major change that Andrew undertakes with his life. Andrew… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: WILL & HARPER

Fantastic Fest 2024: Overall Review

What is arguably the most popular genre film festival returned to Austin, Texas, during the last two weeks of September. Hosted by the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (in Austin, Texas), Fantastic Fest 2024 treated its attendants to a diverse array of films and tantalizing teases of television programs that are due to be released soon,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Overall Review

Fantestic Fest 2024: A Different Man

A Different Man is a striking and thought-provoking exploration of identity, transformation, and the pursuit of acceptance. Directed by Aaron Schimberg, this indie film delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist, Edward, played with remarkable intensity by Sebastian Stan. Edward suffers from neurofibromatosis, a condition that results in non-cancerous tumors growing on his face,… Continue reading Fantestic Fest 2024: A Different Man

Fantastic Fest 2024: The Rule of Jenny Penn

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The Rule of Jenny Pen is a rare gem in the horror genre, offering a unique and nuanced portrayal of aging that is sure to intrigue and captivate audiences. Directed by James Ashcroft, this New Zealand thriller takes a familiar horror trope—fear of the elderly—and flips it on its head, treating its aging characters with… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: The Rule of Jenny Penn

Fantestic Fest 2024: The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot is an enchanting and heartwarming animated adventure that offers a fresh take on the “fish out of water” story, blending science fiction with themes of survival, family, and connection. The film, adapted from Peter Brown’s popular book, follows Roz, a ROZZUM unit 7134, a shipwrecked robot who finds herself stranded on an… Continue reading Fantestic Fest 2024: The Wild Robot

Movie Review: The Seed of Truth Hollyshorts Film Festival – Continues on to the Catalina Film Festival

The Seed of Truth is a short film screened during the Hollyshorts Film Festival. The film continues the film festival circuit, screening in September and October at the Catalina Film Festival, NoHo Cinefest, and Raw Science Film Festival. According to a statement by filmmaker W. Y. Geng, “The inspiration for the film came from a… Continue reading Movie Review: The Seed of Truth Hollyshorts Film Festival – Continues on to the Catalina Film Festival

Fantastic Fest Movie Review: Faces – Showing in the Short Fuse Block

Faces is an award-winning short film playing at Fantastic Fest 2024 in the Short Fuse Block during the opening weekend. Written and directed by Blake Simon (Red Velvet, Goldilocks), the film recently won the Audience Award Gold for Best International Short Film at the Fantasia Film Festival 2024 this summer. The film cast includes Cailyn… Continue reading Fantastic Fest Movie Review: Faces – Showing in the Short Fuse Block