★★★ As my first film from 2023’s Sundance Film Festival, I had no qualms about embracing a potential animated gem! Based on the book by Terry Pratchett, The Amazing Maurice deals with magical talking animals, and focuses on the mythological legend of the Pied Piper while taking a meta approach to the material. This may … Continue reading Sundance 2023: The Amazing Maurice
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Film Review: Shotgun Wedding
★ Romantic comedies are perhaps the most comforting, easy-watching genre of movies out there. I admittedly have a soft spot for many rom-coms, even the ones that aren’t necessarily great. Growing up with classics like Legally Blonde, Heartbreakers, John Tucker Must Die, and The Devil Wears Prada, there is a certain quality these films carry … Continue reading Film Review: Shotgun Wedding
Six Must-See Films at 2023’s Sundance
2023's Sundance Film Festival has arrived, and by now many are aware of the bigger titles at the fest. Highlighting the unsung or under-the-radar flicks that may be overlooked is our bread and butter, so be sure not to skip out on any of these exciting titles! Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Kinda … Continue reading Six Must-See Films at 2023’s Sundance
Film Review: In From the Side
★★★★ Queer romance-dramas are always welcomed with open arms in my household, so the second In From the Side shot onto my radar, I was anxious to see how it would play out. A concept involving forbidden romance between rugby players could have been trite and predictable in lesser hands. One instantly imagines a heterosexual … Continue reading Film Review: In From the Side
Film Review: Kids vs. Aliens
★★★ As a massive fan of director Jason Eisener’s Hobo with a Shotgun, I was still looking forward to Kids vs. Aliens despite not being crazy about the alien subgenre of horror. Very few times have extraterrestrial tales been depicted cinematically in an intriguing fashion; unlike last year’s Nope, Kids vs. Aliens opts for a … Continue reading Film Review: Kids vs. Aliens
Film Review: Alice, Darling
★★★★ Spousal abuse comes in many forms. In coercive control dramas like You Mean Everything to Me or Palm Trees and Powerlines, the abuse is far more obvious to see and follow, so what happens when the psychological torment is so calculated that it refuses to show itself around others? Enter: director Mary Nighy’s TIFF … Continue reading Film Review: Alice, Darling
TV Review: The Price of Glee
Much ado has been made about FOX’s absolute juggernaut Glee, a musical dramedy that redefined the television landscape, put queer filmmaking at the forefront, ushered in an impressive roster of new talent, and even transitioned into a hugely successful live stage performance show that toured all across the United States. I count myself among the … Continue reading TV Review: The Price of Glee
Film Review: There’s Something Wrong with the Children
★★★★ A horror treat to start off the year with a bang is always welcomed by yours truly, and here comes There’s Something Wrong with the Children to fill that quota. Director Roxanne Benjamin (Southbound, XX) brings a signature flashy style to this unconventional genre film. Following in the tiny footsteps of evil-kid chillers like … Continue reading Film Review: There’s Something Wrong with the Children
Film Review: Missing
★★★★ A spiritual sequel to 2018’s breakout hit Searching also set in the Screenlife format was an easy-sell concept for this viewer. The filmmaking technique requires an unparalleled attention to detail, and a care for every single bit of visual data that flies across the screen. Missing utilizes an impressive new skill set of trickery … Continue reading Film Review: Missing
Film Review: Dog Gone
★★★ Any canine lover can tell you that some of the most relatable, oftentimes poignant things to watch are dog movies! Leave it to Netflix to go down this trail, thankfully not swaying too heavily into cheesy, melodramatic territory. Based on a harrowing true story, Dog Gone ended up being a lot better than I … Continue reading Film Review: Dog Gone