★★★★ Filmmaker Michelle Danner makes her imprint on the dysfunctional family dramedy, homespun with plenty of Italian flavor. Clearly inspired by bold studio films like My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Italians wears its cheesy ricotta heart on its sleeve. Lighthearted and over-the-top, screenwriter Lisa Phillips Visca leans into Italian-American stereotypes in a gleeful sendup … Continue reading Film Review: The Italians
Popcorn Frights 2022: Living with Chucky
★★★★ Years worth of in-depth horror documentaries (including but not limited to Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, Scream: The Inside Story, etc.) have set my expectations high for this genre of film. Especially when it comes to a long-running series, the fans deserve … Continue reading Popcorn Frights 2022: Living with Chucky