★★★★ Who would have thought an animated Japanese drama would emerge as one of the best films of 2022’s Fantasia International Film Festival? Goodbye, Don Glees! is made in an anime-style, coupled with photo-realistic moments of beauty. Written and directed by Atsuko Ishizuka, I could barely comprehend the level of tearjerking, life-affirming heights that the … Continue reading Fantasia 2022: Goodbye, Don Glees!
Five Must-See Films at 2022’s Fantasia International Film Festival
With 2022's Fantasia International Film Festival steadily making its approach, there is no better time to prioritize under-the-radar titles that could slip through the cracks! After the jump, check out five exciting titles we recommend going out of one's way to see at this year's fest! GOODBYE, DON GLEES! Saturday, July 16th Animation, Drama Goodbye, … Continue reading Five Must-See Films at 2022’s Fantasia International Film Festival
Film Review: Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
★★★★ Since their inception in 1993 lording over the MTV channel and hilariously narrating music videos, Beavis and Butt-Head have become enduring pop culture icons whose every return are cause for celebration. This newest revival comes in the form of a follow-up sequel to 1996’s Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, this time entitled Beavis and … Continue reading Film Review: Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up
Last year was our first time covering Tribeca as press, albeit virtually due to the imminent danger of the pandemic. This year, we were grateful to able to attend in person, as it is the primary festival that we can easily attend given its location in our own backyard. We had the opportunity to cover … Continue reading Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up
Film Review: The Sea Beast
★★★ The Sea Beast may be a predictable family film, but it is still cute enough to pass the time. The animation is stunning to behold, especially with the monsters in particular. It seems they went out of their way to lay the details on thick for these creatures, and all are wildly unique. The … Continue reading Film Review: The Sea Beast
Film Review: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
★★★★★ Every year there is a movie that comes along and forces one to question their own meaning in life, whether big or small. Favorites of this ilk include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Requiem for a Dream, Toy Story 3, La La Land, and now: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. All the … Continue reading Film Review: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Tribeca 2022: My Love Affair With Marriage
★★★★★ Going into 2022’s iteration of the Tribeca Film Festival, I would never have guessed that an indie animated film would make its way into not only one of my favorites from the fest, but also become one of the best movies of the year. Seven years in the making, Signe Baumane’s sophomore effort, My … Continue reading Tribeca 2022: My Love Affair With Marriage
Five Must-See Films at 2022’s Tribeca Film Festival
With the approach of 2022’s edition of the Tribeca Film Festival, a lineup to die for has arrived, but how exactly does one prioritize what to watch with such a wide array of options? Fret no further, as we are here to put five great films on your radar! After the jump, find out how … Continue reading Five Must-See Films at 2022’s Tribeca Film Festival
Cannes 2022: Little Nicholas
★★★ Charged by the colorful spark of classic 2D animation, Little Nicholas is a slight but beautifully-rendered tribute to one of France’s most enduring figures. As a huge lover of animation in any form, the second I spotted this on the Cannes slate, I knew I had to see it. In French with English subtitles, … Continue reading Cannes 2022: Little Nicholas
Oscar Roundup 2022
The 2022 Academy Awards are tomorrow; as per usual, a sizable divide exists between audience preference and critical acclaim. In fact, 2021's highest-grossing film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, garnered merely one nomination, for best visual effects. After the jump, check out links to our coverage for the nominated films, along with information about their nomination, … Continue reading Oscar Roundup 2022