Last year’s 28 Years Later was a bit of a mixed bag for me. There are parts of the film I really liked, but I felt the film ended on a tonal shift that didn’t quite work for me. Nevertheless, I was quite intrigued with how the next installment would play out. With Nia DaCosta… Continue reading 28 YEARS LATER: Is An Entertaining Mix of Shock and Fun
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IS THIS THING ON? Shows The Healing Power Of Art
The new movie by director Bradley Cooper focuses on a man dealing with divorce, depression, and his struggles to find happiness in his life. After his marriage seems to fall apart, the man initially finds himself lost and aimless, but eventually discovers an outlet not only to express himself but also to learn more about… Continue reading IS THIS THING ON? Shows The Healing Power Of Art
Fantastic Fest 2025: PRIMATE
The 20th Anniversary version of Austin’s Fantastic Fest kicked off with a movie that was sure to whet the appetites of festival attendees with a feast of horror, gore, and humor. The movie is Primate, a film about a chimpanzee infected with rabies that attacks a group of unsuspecting teenagers partying at a parents’ paradise… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2025: PRIMATE
We Bury the Dead (SXSW 2025 Film Festival Premiere) Now in Theaters
Written and directed by Zak Hilditch, We Bury the Dead premiered at the SXSW Film and Television Festival on March 9th, 2025. It is now released theatrically in the US as of today, January 2, 2026, after a festival run last year. The film is a drama and does contain some horror due to the… Continue reading We Bury the Dead (SXSW 2025 Film Festival Premiere) Now in Theaters
2025 In Cinema: Vive La Revolucion!
Another year has come to an end. And it has been an unusual 12 months on our planet with so many crazy changes taking place, particularly in our country (USA). Thankfully, I can say film has mostly remained undaunted, at least when it comes to some of our most talented filmmakers. At the same time,… Continue reading 2025 In Cinema: Vive La Revolucion!
MARTY SUPREME Is A True Safdie Film
Based on the life and career of table tennis player Marty Reisman, filmmaker Josh Safdie has developed a film that feels true to his style, given the level of stress and tension he is known for in his movies. The result is a captivating and entertaining experience that is one-of-a-kind for this year, but feels… Continue reading MARTY SUPREME Is A True Safdie Film
Anaconda: leans fully into its absurdity, presenting itself as an intentionally silly
The new Anaconda doesn’t pretend to be a reinvention, a reboot, or even a particularly clever update. Instead, it leans fully into its absurdity, presenting itself as an intentionally silly, self-aware comedy that knows exactly how ridiculous its premise is—and occasionally dares the audience to keep up. Inspired by the so-called cinematic “classic” rather than… Continue reading Anaconda: leans fully into its absurdity, presenting itself as an intentionally silly
Song Sung Blue: delivers exactly what it sets out to do with care and sincerity
Based on the documentary of the same name, Song Sung Blue: An Unbreakable Dream is a musical biopic rooted in the simple, deeply human idea that music and performance can bring real happiness—even when the songs belong to someone else. The film centers on Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute duo, and suggests that… Continue reading Song Sung Blue: delivers exactly what it sets out to do with care and sincerity
ANACONDA Attempts To Pull Off A Tropic Thunder, But Lacks Depth
Writer/director Tom Gormican and co-writer Kevin Etten have attempted to pull off a fun spin on the bad monster movie Anaconda. In 1997, the monster movie Anaconda was released in theaters and had a mixed reception. Obviously, there are those who have much love for the silly film and have decided to make a more… Continue reading ANACONDA Attempts To Pull Off A Tropic Thunder, But Lacks Depth
SONG SUNG TRUE Presents A Passionate Story About A Tribute Act
From director Craig Brewer comes a film that details the story of a tribute act to Neil Diamond that captured the hearts of many Neil Diamond fans, but there is much more to their story than I had anticipated. I was pleasantly surprised by the story behind Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute group… Continue reading SONG SUNG TRUE Presents A Passionate Story About A Tribute Act