Distant Tales Now Available on Blu-Ray

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

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

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

A still from "Saltburn," 2023. Amazon Studios

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