Distant Tales, a dark, four-part dramatic anthology from playwright and screenwriter writer/director Shem Bitterman (Halloween 5, 1989), had a two-month exclusive run via Cable TV OnDemand with Xfinity, Spectrum, and Contour, then on iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon.com. It is now available on December 12 as a Blu-Ray release on Amazon.com. Distant Tales is set in… Continue reading Distant Tales Now Available on Blu-Ray
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American Fiction- A Satirical Yet Emotional Journey into Literary Limelight
‘American Fiction.’ directed by Cord Jefferson and based on Percival Everett’s novel, navigates the complex landscape of the literary world through the lens of Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison, portrayed with brilliance by Jeffrey Wright. Monk, a frustrated novelist and college lecturer, returns home to care for his mother, Agnes (Leslie Uggams), who battles dementia and reconnects… Continue reading American Fiction- A Satirical Yet Emotional Journey into Literary Limelight
Emmageddon
Emmageddon is the debut feature film written and directed by Ryan M. Moore, who has several award-winning short films to his credit. The feature film debuted in 2020 at the Toronto Independent Film Festival and continued the festival circuit in the United States and the United Kingdom. About: Struggling screenwriter Emily, who works in a… Continue reading Emmageddon
Merry Little Batman Animated Film arrives via Prime Video
Have you ever considered Batman becoming a Daddy (a boy – Dad), and what would that look like? My answer is no, but I soon learned after watching the new animated film Merry Little Batman. You can also find out what that looks like as the film is now available on Prime Video. I admit… Continue reading Merry Little Batman Animated Film arrives via Prime Video
THE THREE MUSKETEERS – PART 1
D’Artagnan (Francois Civil) arrives in Paris trying to find his attackers after being left for dead, which leads him to a real war where the future of France is at stake. He aligns himself with Athos (Vincent Cassel), Porthos (Pio Marmai), and Aramis (Romain Duris), three musketeers of the king (IMDB). I have seen almost… Continue reading THE THREE MUSKETEERS – PART 1
POOR THINGS Delivers a Bold Evolution of Feminism Within a Surreal Period Piece
From Yorgos Lanthimos, the visionary filmmaker behind The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and The Favorite comes what I believe is his latest piece de resistance. With an excellent screenplay by Tony McNamara, based on the novel Poor Things: Episodes from the Early Life of Archibald McCandless M.D., Scottish Public Health Officer, by… Continue reading POOR THINGS Delivers a Bold Evolution of Feminism Within a Surreal Period Piece
May December – Complex Morality Unraveled
In Todd Haynes’ latest psychological drama ‘May December’ the acclaimed director takes audiences on a riveting journey into the complexities of truth, morality, and the blurred lines between reality and performance. Anchored by stellar performances from Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and breakout star Charles Melton, the film explores the aftermath of a scandalous affair and… Continue reading May December – Complex Morality Unraveled
How the Gringo Stole Christmas
Director/producer Angel Gracia (director -From Prada To Nada) and producer of King of Killers that our site reviewed earlier this year, and writer Ezequiel Martinez Jr. (The Last Hope, A Gunman’s Curse) teamed up to provide the holiday feature film, How the Gringo Stole Christmas. There are similarities to prior films like Meet the Parents,… Continue reading How the Gringo Stole Christmas
‘Saltburn’: Navigating the Complex Tapestry of Aristocratic Opulence and Dark Manipulation
Emerald Fennell, renowned for her Oscar-winning debut, “Promising Young Woman,” unveils her sophomore film, ‘Saltburn,’ a captivating exploration of the British aristocracy’s intricacies. The film boldly defies the tendency in cinema to relegate the upper class to a relic of the past, offering a compelling portrayal of their contemporary existence. Set against the backdrop of… Continue reading ‘Saltburn’: Navigating the Complex Tapestry of Aristocratic Opulence and Dark Manipulation
Who We Become
Filipino-American filmmaker PJ Raval (Call her Ganda, Come & Take It, Before You Know It, Trinidad) is a well-known name in Austin, with five of his films (features, shorts, music videos) nominated for awards at the SXSW Film & Television Festival since 2010, according to IMDb. I have attended the SXSW festivals in Austin since… Continue reading Who We Become