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Movie Review: Alexis Langlois’ Queens of Drama Hits Theaters After TIFF New Wave Festival

Alexis Langlois’ explosive feature debut, Queens of Drama, is a “glittercore early-aughts-inspired queer pop musical,” as described in a press announcement received. The film stars breakout newcomers Louiza Aura and Gio Ventura alongside Asia Argento (XXX, Land of the Dead, Marie Antoinette), Alma Jodorowsky (Blue is the Warmest Color), and France’s 2019 Eurovision singer Bilal… Continue reading Movie Review: Alexis Langlois’ Queens of Drama Hits Theaters After TIFF New Wave Festival

TIFF Next Wave Movie Review: Pools – Sold Out North American Premiere after SXSW Sydney

Sam Haye’s directorial debut feature, Pools, is the 2024 SXSW Sydney Audience Award Winner and had the North American Premiere at TIFF Next Wave earlier this month. Pools had a sold-out screening at the festival that features a breakout performance from Odessa A’zion (Until Dawn, “Ghosts” TV series, Sitting in Bars with Cake, Hellraiser, “Nashville”… Continue reading TIFF Next Wave Movie Review: Pools – Sold Out North American Premiere after SXSW Sydney

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – A Journey Beyond Time and Sound

In theaters April 24 Some films document music, and then films that become music. Pink Floyd at Pompeii is the latter—a hypnotic, transcendent experience that dissolves the line between concert and cinema, performance and meditation. As it returns to theaters in a stunning restoration, this is the version to see: immersive, powerful, and finally given the scale it always… Continue reading Pink Floyd at Pompeii – A Journey Beyond Time and Sound

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: MAKE IT LOOK REAL, A Fascinating Look At The Work Of An Intimacy Coordinator

When making a movie or television show, there are many essential jobs, as these art forms and sources of entertainment are collaborative efforts. In recent years, a new crew member has risen in the ranks of importance to guarantee the comfort and safety of actors performing. That role is that of the intimacy coordinator. For… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: MAKE IT LOOK REAL, A Fascinating Look At The Work Of An Intimacy Coordinator

SXSW 2025 Review: GOVERNMENT CHEESE, A New Comedy Series on AppleTV+

During this year’s SXSW Film & TV Festival, I attended a screening of the first two episodes of a new AppleTV+ series titled Government Cheese. Starring David Oyelowo, the show follows the life of Hampton Chambers, a recently released ex-con hoping to reconnect with his family and start a new life as a legitimate inventor/entrepreneur.… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Review: GOVERNMENT CHEESE, A New Comedy Series on AppleTV+

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: NEW JACK FURY

The filmmakers behind New Jack Fury wanted to recreate the experience of watching late-night, trashy B-movies on ’80s/’90s cable television. Anyone who has ever watched USA Up All Night or any show by Joe Bob Briggs knows what I am talking about. New Jack Fury offers just that, complete with ridiculously hilarious commercials that are… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: NEW JACK FURY

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE MAKINGS OF CURTIS MAYFIELD

Musical artist Curtis Mayfield first hit my radar when I finally watched the film Superfly, and ever since, I have relished his incredible soundtrack for the movie. Besides that contribution, I didn’t know much about his other contributions to music or his life and background. I made it a point to watch this documentary because… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE MAKINGS OF CURTIS MAYFIELD

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Bunny – A lot of laughs, a dash of danger

We first find Bunny (Mo Stark) running down a shabby New York street, barely making it to his apartment. We won’t find out for a while what he was running from. He and his wife argue; it’s mild, but police are called for a noise complaint and hassle them a bit. These cops tend to… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Bunny – A lot of laughs, a dash of danger