The most feared word in the dictionary is “HIJACK”! What would happen if you are peacefully airborne and suddenly you hear this horrific word rumbling in your ears? Your bone marrow will freeze with fear, anticipating what’s going to happen…
Read moreSEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Two of the finest film actresses ever show us once again how it is done in the excellent generational drama Isle of Hope. The drama is written and directed by Damian Romay, who adapted the…
Read moreArthur the King, a film directed by Simon Cellan Jones, graces the silver screen as an attempt to weave the heartwarming real-life story of a dog named Arthur and an adventure racing team into a cinematic experience. The movie is…
Read moreCINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Shift is the first film from writer/director Max Neace. This hard-boiled suspense thriller concerns the night time endeavors of Tom (Connor McGill). He’s a sad sack of a man who just wants a cushy job.…
Read moreEditor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Shōgun Episode 5. The Big Picture The dinner scene between Blackthorne, Mariko, and Buntaro is a highlight of this week's Shōgun episode. Anna Sawai delivers another powerful performance as Mariko reveals her…
Read moreEvery once in a while, a documentary comes along that can turn the culture upside down and absolutely move you. Mary Mazzio’s Bad River is that film for me. In 2018, a helicopter crashed on Bad River, located near Lake Superior, the…
Read moreThe Big Picture Cuckoo is a unique horror film that blends humor and scares in a distinct vision. Cuckoo features exceptional performances from Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. The film boasts excellent sound design and offers a balance between madness…
Read moreRobert Morgan, primarily known for his striking and macabre short films, makes a seamless transition to the feature-length format with Stopmotion, a live-action/adult animated psychological horror film that effectively blurs the lines between creator and creation. Co-written with Robin King,…
Read moreIt was written somewhere that there are no original plots. But it’s not about the tropes; it is how the filmmakers use them. Writer-director Warren Fast’s Roadkill opens with the familiar parental abuse/sexual repression motif that leads to horrific kills in slashers.…
Read moreGiven some of the star-studded titles that have closed out SXSW in previous years, a romantic comedy that could best be described as Harry Styles Wish Fulfillment might seem like an odd choice to round out the festival. But “The…
Read moreSummary The Uninvited is a personal, funny, and heartfelt exploration of women at different life stages. Rose's interactions with Helen and Lucien provide depth, showcasing care and tenderness absent in other characters. The film's cast imbues humor and intensity, with…
Read moreDirected by the seasoned filmmaker Derek A. Diercksmeier, Essential Exhibition delves into the unprecedented challenges faced by the movie industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The title itself is a poignant reference to the closure of non-essential businesses during the COVID lockdowns. In…
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