Category: Reviews

The Omen franchise has a tremendous first installment but has never been able to come very close with its sequels. As I often do, I went into this movie blindly without watching any trailers, but I had heard some rumors that it is strikingly similar to Immaculate, a movie on which I was somewhat lukewarm.… Continue reading THE FIRST OMEN Actually Exceeds Expectations

In 2020, filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine offered a glimpse into the youth program known as Boys State. These directors are back with a film that reveals the modern experience of young women who participate in the program named Girls State. While I appreciated the first film, I still feel that Boys State comes… Continue reading GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

The film begins with a similar statement that this story is more valid than may be anticipated. That took me by surprise after previously having viewed the trailer. I thought it was fictional, but wait until you see this new film directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before You) from a great script by Jonny Sweet… Continue reading Wicked Little Letters – a Dark Comedy with Exceptional Performances

Scarlet Moreno, director/writer/actress, presents her latest short, Velma. She is an El Rey Network’s “Rebel Without A Crew” filmmaker, best known for her work on Robert Rodriguez’s docuseries, which produced her first feature Phaedra (2018). The filmmaker steps behind and in front of the camera, this time with her latest award-winning short film. Moreno’s short… Continue reading Scarlet Moreno’s short Velma is available on VOD after Successful Festival Run

Steve Martin is a comedy icon. There is no other way to express this sentiment. From his standup performances to his career in cinema, Martin has had a significant impact on the comedy world. A new documentary by director Morgan Neville celebrates the career and influence of Steve Martin while also revealing the real person… Continue reading STEVE! (MARTIN): A DOCUMENTARY IN TWO PIECES

“Lousy” is a name given to the film’s lead character, Lousy Carter (David Krumholtz, Oppenheimer, “The Deuce” TV series), a literature professor who has an animated (side) project he has not completed in 13 years. His class focuses entirely on “The Great Gatsby” and is limited to a few students. As the film opens in… Continue reading Lousy Carter in theaters and digital after 2023 Locarno Film Festival Premiere