★★★★ Canadian survival thriller Someone’s Daughter may seem on the surface to be a typical stuck-in-the-wilderness flick. However, in the vein of Sam Raimi’s excellent Send Help, this film has much more on its mind. After a riveting cold open that leaves the kidnapper dead, two unlikely people must work together to make it off … Continue reading Fantasia 2026: Someone’s Daughter
Fantasia 2026: No Rest for the Wicked
★★★★★ A moody, atmospheric gay love story set against the backdrop of a gorgeous fishing town? Count me in! No Rest for the Wicked is akin to Call Me By Your Name in the visuals department, even if the focal point is a love story even more tragic. The couple seems doomed from the moment … Continue reading Fantasia 2026: No Rest for the Wicked
Fantasia 2026: Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs the Amazonistas of Planet X
★★★★ For campy ridiculousness and queer joy, it doesn't get much better than preposterously-named Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs the Amazonistas of Planet X. Based on the Filipino sensation, this gem was a blast from start to finish, supercharged with a specific energy that I’ve only tasted from seasons of Drag Race Philippines. These characters, the super … Continue reading Fantasia 2026: Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs the Amazonistas of Planet X
Fantasia 2026: Blaise
★★★★ French gem Blaise is a joyous, laugh-out-loud funny delight. It's these kind of strange indie films that really mark the medium as all-encompassing. Those who think animation is strictly a cartoon for kids are missing out. A memorable oddity that embraces being different, much like its lovable protagonist, Blaise balances cringe comedy and political … Continue reading Fantasia 2026: Blaise
Five Must-See Films at 2026’s Fantasia International Film Festival
It's 2026, and another exciting year for the annual Fantasia International Film Festival! Check out my five picks for must-see titles after the jump… BLACK ZOMBIE In a bid to recontextualize the modern zombie—and to provide a historically accurate history of its derivation—Black Zombie may appear at first glance as a traditional genre documentary. Instead, this … Continue reading Five Must-See Films at 2026’s Fantasia International Film Festival
FrightFest 2025 Wrap-Up
2025's FrightFest UK tears through the noise to deliver a lineup of strange oddities and violent slashers. This unique genre festival kept me on the edge of my seat—and, in the case of some titles, anxious to turn on all the lights in my home. Don't miss my full coverage for the festival after the … Continue reading FrightFest 2025 Wrap-Up
Fantasia 2025 Wrap-Up
2025's Fantasia International Film Festival has come and gone, with a wide swath of genre films highlighting the creativity of this carefully curated lineup. Don't miss my full coverage of this year's festival after the jump, and be sure to be put some of these exciting titles on your radar! Films ALL YOU NEED IS … Continue reading Fantasia 2025 Wrap-Up
Fantasia 2025: All You Need is Kill
★★★ Japanese sci-fi novel All You Need is Kill has already been adapted into a famous manga and an arguably even more famous blockbuster action flick starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt entitled Edge of Tomorrow. This take lives in the world of anime, punctuated by gorgeous animation and mesmerizing visuals. By this point, the … Continue reading Fantasia 2025: All You Need is Kill
Fantasia 2025: Lurker
★★★★★ The line between love and obsession is a thin one, especially in the psychological thriller genre. In writer/director Alex Russel's Lurker, a lonely retail clerk encounters a mega-star musician by chance, launching an unexpected connection. This bond threatens to destroy both their lives as the two become intrinsically linked to one another. The lifestyle … Continue reading Fantasia 2025: Lurker
Fantasia 2025: Barbie Boomer
★★★★ In the wake of 2023's breakout hit Barbie, Mattel's grip on the largely female populus cannot be understated. The Barbie craze existed long before Margot Robbie's journey to Barbieland, as evidenced by the voracious obsession with the iconic figure as a pop culture phenomenon. Enter: Barbie Boomer, an intriguing documentary that dissects Sylvie Longpré … Continue reading Fantasia 2025: Barbie Boomer