★★★★ Gaslighting is the name of the game in Rogue Agent, a harrowing and shocking thriller based on the true story of conman Robert Freegard. Played by James Norton (2019’s Little Women, Nowhere Special), Freegard is imbued with a sense of charisma even as he works all the charms of a master manipulator. It is … Continue reading Film Review: Rogue Agent
Film Review: 13: The Musical
★ I should have seen the writing on the wall with Netflix’s new musical, the aptly titled 13: The Musical. For one thing, the review embargo is the actual release date and time it drops; while not an infallible measure of quality, this is often a sign that films are not up to par. Secondly, … Continue reading Film Review: 13: The Musical
Film Review: Day Shift
★★★★ Horror comedy, when executed correctly, is one of my favorite windows through which to experience genre filmmaking. Day Shift discovers a perfect tonal mix between campy comedy fun, vampy horror violence, and thrilling action, emerging as one of my favorite Netflix productions of the year. Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained, Baby Driver) fills the lead … Continue reading Film Review: Day Shift
Film Review: Mack & Rita
★★ Mack & Rita is like a body-swap comedy, only with an air of self-fulfillment and confused messaging about old age. How exactly does one squander the indomitable talents of this terrific ensemble cast, let alone the lead stars both playing each other, Diane Keaton and Elizabeth Lail? Co-written by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh … Continue reading Film Review: Mack & Rita
Film Review: Fall
★★★★ For fans of single-setting survival horror such as Adam Green’s Frozen, new thriller Fall delivers similar terrifying chills and nail-biting suspense. Wisely, the script from Jonathan Frank and Scott Mann (who also directs) goes all in on the character development and emotional trauma before orchestrating its doomsday scenario. Two harrowing lead performances from Virginia … Continue reading Film Review: Fall
TV Review: Locke & Key – Season 3
Locke & Key has had perhaps one of the more tumultuous journeys to completion in recent memory. Back in 2011, a pilot made for FOX screened at San Diego Comic Con, but was not picked up for series. In 2014, a movie trilogy was announced. In 2016, these plans were scrapped in favor of a … Continue reading TV Review: Locke & Key – Season 3
Interview: Writer/Director/Actor James Morosini and Actor Claudia Sulewski
After falling in love with I Love My Dad back at SXSW Film Festival in March, the theatrical release is finally upon us! How could we pass up a chance to chat with two of the film’s leads, James Morosini and Claudia Sulewski? We talk one of the craziest catfishing stories of all time, cringe-comedy … Continue reading Interview: Writer/Director/Actor James Morosini and Actor Claudia Sulewski
Film Review: Claydream
★★★ Written and Directed by Marq Evans, Claydream is a fascinating doc that debuted at 2021’s Tribeca Film Festival. Taking us all the way back to the early 80s, the “father of Claymation,” Will Vinton, has a surprising and revolutionary key role in creating this beloved format. For the uninitiated, Claymation essentially boils down to … Continue reading Film Review: Claydream
Film Review: Luck
★★★ The addition of streaming options for newer animated films has only added to the breadth of variety, ideas, and fascinating filmmakers swirling around projects. Obviously, they cannot possibly all be winners. Too frequently, companies cater to the mindset of very young children as opposed to trying to reach a wider audience through the injection … Continue reading Film Review: Luck
Fantasia International Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up
Another year, another fascinating selection of films from Fantasia International Film Festival! For 2022's edition of the fest, animation and horror reign supreme with a variety of intriguing titles. After the jump, check out our full coverage! Films BODIES BODIES BODIES Full review at the link. THE BREACH Based on the Audible original book by … Continue reading Fantasia International Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up