Category: Reviews

Frybread Face and Me follow two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s Arizona ranch, learning more about their family’s past and themselves. The dramedy had its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and… Continue reading Frybread Face and Me in Select Theaters and Netflix after SXSW World Premiere

Run Nixon is directed and edited by Sky Directs (“The Shot Series” TV series) based on the thriller/drama script co-written with Michelle Vital. The story is about a couple, Dre (Lil’ Fizz) and Stacy (Sicily Cameron), who work and do their best to provide for their son, Nixon (Emperor Kaioyus), who loves basketball. One day,… Continue reading Run Nixon Urban Action Thriller in Select AMC Theaters

Director/writer/actress and producer Anike Tourse stars in America’s Family, her debut feature with the production company CHIRLA Liberty Film. It was made in partnership with professional artists, activists, and community members and produced by CHIRLA. The film has a limited theatrical release in several markets across the United States through Thursday, November 30. Angelica Salas,… Continue reading America’s Family in Limited Theaters, Then available On Demand starting 12.5.23 on Multiple Platforms

One of the movies I most regretted missing at this year’s Fantastic Fest was one of the festival’s secret screenings, which just happened to be the latest film featuring Nicolas Cage. Dream Scenario allows Cage to shine in ways not previously attempted in his previous films. The actor portrays a very modest and unassuming college… Continue reading DREAM SCENARIO Gives Nicolas Cage The Chance To Shine

Sixteen years after Eli Roth contributed his fake trailer to Grindhouse, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s throwback double feature, Thanksgiving, the actual feature-length movie is finally in theaters. The result is an often hilarious but thrilling slasher flick that should please the fans of the fake trailer who have clamored for this movie since 2007.… Continue reading Eli Roth’s THANKSGIVING Has Finally Arrived

Filmmaker Taika Waititi has received a lot of flack after delivering comedic takes on MCU’s Thor (Ragnarok, Love and Thunder). I honestly don’t understand it. I found both movies highly entertaining and loads of fun. Well, Waititi is back with a non-MCU film based on an inspirational sports story involving The American Samoa soccer team.… Continue reading NEXT GOAL WINS Is a Lovable Crowd Pleaser

Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) mentors and develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games (IMDB). I have seen all of the Hunger Games films and had no idea what to expect from this film because it is a prequel. I prefer avoiding preconceived notions because I like to take them at face… Continue reading HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES

If you love cinema, this film is for you. While I watched Showdown at the Grand, a smile came up each time I heard a reference to films of the decades gone by. I would have loved to have watched the movie in a theater with other film fans who would have had fun with… Continue reading Showdown at the Grand Now Available on VOD