SXSW 2024: Ghostlight – A Triumphant Drama

‘Ghostlight’ is a full length featured comedy/drama written and directed by Kelly O’Sullivan with director support from Alex Thompson. It is an exceptionally smart film exploring the themes of suicide, loss and grief, and how participation in performance art can lift a grieving family out of its despair and provide a shining light in a… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Ghostlight – A Triumphant Drama

Love Lies Bleeding – A Multifaceted Victory for Director, Rose Glass

*Careful for Spoilers* Kristen Stewart is reborn on screen from her adolescent ‘Twilight’ days in this Rose Glass written and directed thematic concoction, where love story/crime drama/lgbtq+/mystery and thriller are enmeshed.  The film features a stylish synth wave 80s soundtrack, which worked exceedingly well mixed with the warm and grainy analog film style typical of… Continue reading Love Lies Bleeding – A Multifaceted Victory for Director, Rose Glass

Review: PRISONERS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Denis Villeneuve’s  first major Hollywood feature film does adopt some of the usual tropes of crime thrillers, but at the same time, takes its time realistically developing its characters and story.  Perhaps the film takes too much time meticulously examining almost every facet of its plot… Continue reading Review: PRISONERS