Fantastic Fest 2024 Movie Review: SATURDAY NIGHT

The programmers of this year’s film festival decided to up the ante by scheduling a record number of “Secret Screenings.” In past years, the festival usually only offered two or three of these mystery offerings, but this year, four was the magic number. The first of these was the new film by Jason Reitman, Saturday… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Movie Review: SATURDAY NIGHT

Fantastic Fest 2024: TEACUP

TEACUP -- "Think About the Bubbles" Episode 101 -- Pictured: (l-r) Luciano Leroux as Nicholas Shanley, Emilie Bierre as Meryl Chenoweth— (Photo by: Mark Hill/Peacock)

In recent years, Fantastic Fest has opened its lineup to include television series that fall under its genre label. This year, I attended screenings for two TV shows, one of which was Teacup. One thing that caught my attention about Teacup was that one of the executive producers is James Wan (Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring).… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: TEACUP

Fantestic Fest 2024: Planet B

Planet B, the second feature film from French director Aude Léa Rapin, made its mark at Fantastic Fest 2024 but left audiences with mixed feelings. A dystopian sci-fi thriller, the film explores timely themes of state control, virtual prisons, and resistance. While it boasts a compelling premise, strong performances, and striking visuals, “Planet B” ultimately… Continue reading Fantestic Fest 2024: Planet B

Fantastic Fest Film Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

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I am Immensely Thankful that I got to see this Documentary At Fantastic Fest this year, I was standing in the Fons PR ticket office on Day 5 when I helped a man through the door with his luggage. It turned out to be the director of ‘Parvulos’, who personally asked me to watch his film that morning. That… Continue reading Fantastic Fest Film Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

Fantastic Fest 2024: Will and Harper

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Will & Harper (2024), now streaming on Netflix, is an intimate and heartfelt documentary directed by Josh Greenbaum. It chronicles a deeply personal road trip between comedian Will Ferrell and his longtime friend, Harper Steele, who recently came out as a trans woman. The film captures their transformative journey of self-discovery, friendship, and acceptance as… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Will and Harper

Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Body Odyssey

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Body Odyssey is a wildly psychodramatic and remarkably original dive into the dark and murky underbelly of the world of bodybuilding. We follow one character’s struggles as she prepares to compete in the Miss Universe bodybuilding pageant, while trying to keep her coach’s expectations balanced against her own physical and sexual needs. Director Grazia Tricarico… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Body Odyssey

Fantastic Fest 2024: MadS

MadS is a unique, frenetic, pulse-pounding French horror-thriller that takes viewers on a wild ride through the streets of Paris throughout one chaotic, unforgettable night. Directed by David Moreau, this 88-minute film stands out with its bold one-take format, immersing the audience in a continuous, uninterrupted stream of escalating tension. This cinematic approach, often seen… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: MadS

Movie News: Borderline: A Murder Mystery from Lionsgate Now Available on Digital

Unravel a murder mystery in Borderline, coming to Digital on October 1 from Lionsgate, and watch as two detectives with clashing personalities and viewpoints are forced to team up to solve crimes in their neighboring cities. Despite their differences, they become an unstoppable force when they manage to get on the same page. Borderline features… Continue reading Movie News: Borderline: A Murder Mystery from Lionsgate Now Available on Digital

Fantestic Fest 2024: Memoirs of a Snail

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Memoir of a Snail is a beautifully crafted, poignant stop-motion animation that immerses the audience in the complexities of grief, sibling bonds, and resilience. Directed by Adam Elliot, the film is set in the 1970s Australian countryside and tells the bittersweet story of siblings Grace and Gilbert, whose lives are upended after their father’s death.… Continue reading Fantestic Fest 2024: Memoirs of a Snail