★★★ Who doesn’t love a good horror documentary? The Haunting of Pennhurst certainly functions at times like one, especially when it airs live walkthroughs of the terrifying haunted house at its center. But here, the horrors run deeper than one would assume. The complicated legacy of the infamous Pennhurst State School and Hospital gets unearthed. … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: The Haunting of Pennhurst
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Tribeca 2026: Cotton Fever
★★★ An intimate addiction drama that weaves together multiple storylines, examining poverty in many different facets—stop me if you've heard this one before! Even though the general logline of Cotton Fever will feel familiar to just about anyone who has attended a film festival, writer/director Daniel Blake Schwartz injects personal experience into his layered screenplay … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Cotton Fever
Tribeca 2026: The Revisionist
★★★★ What's more blurry than the line between fact and fiction? In The Revisionist, a meta narrative structure gives way to compelling character interplay between a trio of writers and a much more famous cranky father on the edge of life's fringes. All four players are central to the storyline, but André Holland and Dustin … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: The Revisionist
Tribeca 2026: Recluse
★★★★ What if your supposed family curse was, in fact, a horrifying reality? In hauntingly gothic Recluse, the Wyatt curse spreads to anyone who crosses paths with a notoriously reclusive artist (Xander Berkeley) who refuses to exhibit his work. The film's focal point is not on said tortured artist, but instead on his ambitious daughter. Constantly … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Recluse
Blu-Ray Film Review: Reminders of Him
★★★★ Another day, another Colleen Hoover adaptation! Is she becoming the new Nicholas Sparks? Hot on the heels of It Ends With Us and Regretting You, Reminders of Him delivers a modern love story tightly woven into compelling drama. This entry from director Vanessa Caswill (Love at First Sight) is the best of the three … Continue reading Blu-Ray Film Review: Reminders of Him
Must-See Titles at 2026’s Tribeca Film Festival
2026's Tribeca Film Festival is on the horizon, and with it comes a fresh crop of exciting movies! Check out my early picks for the festival just after the jump. ACT ONE Any actor would probably profess that a large part of their creative process involves spilling a truth to their audience. But how many … Continue reading Must-See Titles at 2026’s Tribeca Film Festival
NewFest 2026: Leviticus
★★★★★ Queer horror certainly does not get enough traction in mainstream media. Maybe the most recent example would be I Saw The TV Glow, a divisive personal favorite. There needs to be a hell of a lot more, so anytime one pops up, it becomes a must see. Leviticus, the feature debut of Aussie writer/director … Continue reading NewFest 2026: Leviticus
Film Review: Carolina Caroline
★★★★ Doomed romantic crime thrillers are a dime a dozen, but when executed well, they can become classics of the genre. Looking to films such as Natural Born Killers, Bonnie and Clyde, and even Bound for inspiration, filmmaker Adam Rehmeier and screenwriter Tom Dean craft a harrowing story lifted up by two bold performances. Kyle … Continue reading Film Review: Carolina Caroline
Film Review: Pitfall
★★★★ A gory slasher set in the woods is an automatic must-see for this horror fanatic. Drop in a group of young adults, bolstered by a compelling storyline involving past traumas, and a hulking brutish killer, and the end result gives plenty to love. That simple setup remains rich territory for this brand of scenario … Continue reading Film Review: Pitfall
Theater Review: Well, I’ll Let You Go
Traditional plays aren’t always my forte. I tend to gravitate towards a bubbly musical over the typically heavy themes and topics explored in many plays. Still, when that perfect meeting of great writing meets excellent acting, there can be no denying the power of a potent play. Enter: Well, I’ll Let You Go, straight from … Continue reading Theater Review: Well, I’ll Let You Go