I walked into Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship at its U.S. premiere at SXSW 2025, not quite knowing what to expect. The premise—a suburban dad desperate for a new friend whose enthusiasm spirals into chaos—seemed ripe for uncomfortable laughs and maybe even some quietly incisive social commentary. To its credit, the film delivers flashes of both. But… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: FRIENDSHIP – When Weird Goes Off the Rails
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Movie Review: Silent Partners- Premiered at the Miami Film Festival and Now Streaming
The crime drama Silent Partners, inspired by the events of the 1980s drug wars, made its world premiere at the 42nd Annual Miami Film Festival on April 3, 2025, as part of the festival’s Opening Night celebrations. The film was released worldwide on all major streaming platforms on May 13, 2025. Produced by Ciro Dapagio… Continue reading Movie Review: Silent Partners- Premiered at the Miami Film Festival and Now Streaming
Nonnas — A Comfort Dish Served with Heart
Some movies sneak up on you, offering not spectacle or suspense, but warmth. Nonnas, Netflix’s new feel-good feature, did just that for me this Mother’s Day. It’s the kind of film you settle into with a blanket and a cup of tea—or maybe a bowl of pasta—grateful for a story that’s more nourishing than flashy.… Continue reading Nonnas — A Comfort Dish Served with Heart
FIGHT OR FLIGHT Is A Wild Ride.
If you like insane action ridiculousness, then Fight or Flight is your kind of movie. I happened to catch the trailer to this crazy movie before watching another film in a theater. After that, I knew that I had to watch it. The trailer made the film look like a great time, so I knew… Continue reading FIGHT OR FLIGHT Is A Wild Ride.
Movie Review: Greek Mothers Never Die – A Dramedy with Heavy Greek Drama
The new dramedy from filmmaker Rachel Suissa (Dangerous Liaisons, Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1), Greek Mothers Never Die, will make an interesting option for Mother’s Day and beyond, as it is now available On Demand starting May 9th. Suissa also stars in the film that features a multifaceted cast of talented actors, including Abby Miner… Continue reading Movie Review: Greek Mothers Never Die – A Dramedy with Heavy Greek Drama
Clowns in a Cornfield – isn’t awful, but it’s aggressively average
I’m not typically a horror fan by nature, but I occasionally dip into the genre when something feels odd or offbeat enough to catch my attention. That was the case with Clowns in a Cornfield. I missed it during its SXSW 2025 screening—my usual movie buddy had no interest in seeing a killer clown in… Continue reading Clowns in a Cornfield – isn’t awful, but it’s aggressively average
Movie Review: Most People Die on Sundays – Argentine film has U.S. Theatrical Release
Most People Die on Sundays (Los domingos mueren más personas) is a film written, directed by, and starring Iair Said. The “Irreverent Queer Argentine Dark Comedy About Death and Identity” (as described in the press announcement) has a U.S. theatrical release starting this month at the Quad Cinema in New York City on May 2,… Continue reading Movie Review: Most People Die on Sundays – Argentine film has U.S. Theatrical Release
Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* Helps Reinvigorate The MCU By Going Back To Basics
Rebuilding is the common theme of the two MCU movies released so far this year. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) expresses his desire to rebuild the Avengers team in Captain America: Brave New World. In the new movie Thunderbolts*, rebuilding begins on a more personal level within the individuals, a new, rough-around-the-edges, and a very… Continue reading Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* Helps Reinvigorate The MCU By Going Back To Basics
SXSW 2025 Review: Another Simple Favor – a follow up film that works!
Opening night at the Paramount Theater during SXSW 2025 was electrifying, with audiences eagerly anticipating the follow-up to ‘A Simple Favor.’ This sequel immerses us once again in the glamorous world of Stephanie Smothers, portrayed by Anna Kendrick, and her enigmatic friend Emily Nelson, played by Blake Lively. Set against the stunning backdrop of Capri,… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Review: Another Simple Favor – a follow up film that works!
Movie News/Review: La Balada de Hortensia- El Salvador’s Highest-grossing Local Film Arrives in U.S. Theaters
Directed by Salvadoran filmmaker Arturo Menéndez (Malacrianza, Pablo’s Word), this dark comedy delivers a thought-provoking and comedic experience that blends satire, social commentary, and a heartfelt journey of self-discovery. The film shattered box office records in Latin America, thus making history in El Salvador as the highest-grossing local film ever released. Now, U.S. audiences can… Continue reading Movie News/Review: La Balada de Hortensia- El Salvador’s Highest-grossing Local Film Arrives in U.S. Theaters