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

Fantastic Fest 2024: Dead Talents Society

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Dead Talents Society presents a unique perspective on the supernatural, blending humor, horror, and an unexpected commentary on the pressures of success—even in the afterlife. Directed by John Hsu, this 2024 Taiwanese horror-comedy delves into what happens when the struggle for identity and relevance doesn’t end with death. Instead, it intensifies as ghosts find themselves… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Dead Talents Society

Fantastic Fest ‘24 Review: House of Spoils

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A Fairly Spooky new offering from Amazon Studios within the Genre of Horror It is an incredible time to be alive as we watch these different companies such as Amazon, Hulu and Apple tv enter the film industry with their own studios, giving us new creations, talent, and productions procured for audiences directly to our… Continue reading Fantastic Fest ‘24 Review: House of Spoils

Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Bookworm

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Delightfully charming and exceedingly enjoyable It’s fantastic fest time again, and this is honestly one of the coolest festivals, not just within the genre of horror and paranormal film, but festivals in general. With its incredibly curated list of films, the venue being the Alamo Drafthouse in South Austin (which has become arguably a kind… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: Bookworm