Though not the typical Fantastic Fest movie, I was nevertheless thrilled that the programmers included this incredible film by writer/director Mary Bronstein. It is definitely not a very entertaining or amusing film (though it has its moments of fun and humor), but it is undoubtedly a phenomenal experience. Leading the film’s cast is the lovable… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2025: IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU Features An Incredible Turn By Rose Byrne
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A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Is Utterly Frightening and Disturbing
Primarily a procedural film, A House of Dynamite examines the workings of our government in the event of a nuclear war. Written by Noah Oppenheim and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the film takes its audience into a highly realistic process of how our government would deal with a nuclear weapon attack on our country. The… Continue reading A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Is Utterly Frightening and Disturbing
AFTER THE HUNT Gives Some Insight Into What Divides Us
Written by Nora Garrett and directed by Luca Guardagnino, After the Hunt presents a fictional scenario that reflects the current state of our world. The film gives a sharp commentary about power politics, inappropriate behavior, generational differences, and the impact that results from both. The movie never offers any easy answers and does an excellent… Continue reading AFTER THE HUNT Gives Some Insight Into What Divides Us
GOOD FORTUNE: An R-rated Throwback To Frank Capra Classics
Comic/actor Aziz Ansari makes his feature film debut with a fun and often hilarious comedy film that has lots of heart and much love for classic Frank Capra movies, particularly, It’s A Wonderful Life. Though this movie does not take place during Christmas, Good Fortune examines life choices and the complex challenges life presents us,… Continue reading GOOD FORTUNE: An R-rated Throwback To Frank Capra Classics
ROOFMAN Tells A Crazy True Story With Genuine Charm, Humor, and Romance
Now, my headline may make this film sound so contrived and artificial, particularly since it is based on actual events. Of course, every movie based on fact takes some artistic liberties with its source material. However, according to the clips shown during the movie’s closing credits, most of this story did, in fact, happen. Regardless… Continue reading ROOFMAN Tells A Crazy True Story With Genuine Charm, Humor, and Romance
TRON: ARES Is, So Far, The Most Entertaining Film Of The Franchise
Beginning with 1982’s Tron, this movie saga has become a groundbreaking cinematic landmark. It is not so much because of the writing, but because of its early use of CGI effects and a concept that has never been explored before in science fiction stories. It took a considerable amount of time before Disney moved forward… Continue reading TRON: ARES Is, So Far, The Most Entertaining Film Of The Franchise
AFF 25 News: Austin Film Festival taking place October 23-30, Offers Many Premieres
The Austin Film Festival (AFF) returns for its 32nd annual festival, taking place from October 23 to 30, and offering high-profile world premieres, Texas premieres, and the renowned Writers Conference, held from October 23 to 26. The festival celebrates the art of storytelling on both the screen and the page. The writing and filmmaking partners… Continue reading AFF 25 News: Austin Film Festival taking place October 23-30, Offers Many Premieres
ANEMONE: Daniel Day Lewis Comes Out Of Retirement To Star In His Son’s Film
One of our finest actors was persuaded to return to acting in a movie after he had chosen to retire. Daniel Day-Lewis is back on the big screen, and while his fans are grateful for this decision, he has decided to pause his retirement to star in his son’s first feature debut. Although I had… Continue reading ANEMONE: Daniel Day Lewis Comes Out Of Retirement To Star In His Son’s Film
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: GOOD BOY Delivers Creepy Horror With A Canine Protagonist
This wonderful midnighter entry asks, Have you ever wondered why your dog has fixated on something that doesn’t appear to the human eyes? Director Ben Leonberg painstakingly offers a possible answer to this question with a horror-thriller that follows a dog’s experiences as he notices a malevolent force threatens his beloved owner. The director’s dog,… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: GOOD BOY Delivers Creepy Horror With A Canine Protagonist
Fantastic Fest 2025: COYOTES Delivers B-Movie Amusement
Fantastic Fest consistently offers its participants a diverse and entertaining selection of films, often featuring a wild and unusual variety. Coyotes is an utterly absurd film, but it is usually funny and sometimes suspenseful. It is a B-movie that makes no pretensions about what it is delivering, and that, alone, is part of the fun.… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2025: COYOTES Delivers B-Movie Amusement