QUEEN OF THE DEUCE is a moving doc on a unique figure
by Daniel Pecoraro, Staff Writer
Kontakos does well in utilizing all the arrows in her filmic quiver to tell the story of the singular figure that is Chelly Wilson.
CAT PERSON is exceptionally made and excruciatingly uncomfortable
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
In spite of not finding enjoyment in my viewing experience of Cat Person, it still is a movie that I recommend everyone watch… if it ever finds distribution.
SUNDANCE 2023 Dispatch - Feature Films
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Here are five feature films from Sundance 2023 to add to your watch list.
SUNDANCE 2023 Dispatch - Documentary Films
by Rosalie Kicks and Benjamin Leonard
Rosalie and Ben recap some of the documentary flicks they caught at Sundance 2023.
Sundance 2023: SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING reminds us that other humans are worth our time
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
I connected with Fran due to Daisy Ridley’s unassuming yet purposeful performance. The bland colored cardigan wearing, meek office mate that would rather jump off a bridge than engage in small chat with a fellow coworker.
Sundance 2023 DISPATCH: Short Films
by Gary M. Kramer
Short films often depict a moment of crisis, a slice of life, or serve as calling cards for a larger feature.
A spoiler free review of INFINITY POOL
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
The imagery and ideas wormed their way into my consciousness resulting in a constant deliberation within my mind of what I just witnessed.
Read MoreSUNDANCE 2023 Dispatch
by Gary M. Kramer
Six films that had their world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year took viewers on journeys both intimate and universal.
SUNDANCE 2023 Dispatch
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Old Sport
Here’s five features I caught, some of which will become available to watch online via Sundance’s website today.
Sundance 2023: Gary's Flick Picks
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
What I enjoy most about attending the Sundance film festival is seeing films that are seeking distribution, because one can make the most exciting discoveries.
Sundance 2023: Best Boy's Picks
by Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy & Managing Editor (Zine)
Sundance is fun because it’s a really mixed bag of things that’ll end up being at the top of your list all year long as well as some hidden gems that, if you didn’t catch it at Sundance, you might never have found it.
Sundance 2023: Kicks's Flick Picks
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Time to climb into your lush robe and comfiest of slippers and start popping the corn, for it is the season of Sundance.
DRIVING MUM is a black comedy unafraid to get emotional
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
The decision to shoot the film in black and white mimics one of Iceland’s more unique landscape elements, the graywash sun that forces itself through often-unrelenting cloud cover.
Interview: Philippe Le Guay, director of tense film THE MAN IN THE BASEMENT
by Gary M. Kramer
Director/cowriter Philippe Le Guay keeps The Man in the Basement tense and engaging. Le Guay spoke with MovieJawn about his nifty and timely film.
PFF2022: SR., CAUSEWAY and A WOMAN ON THE OUTSIDE
by A. Freedman, Contributor
Three more films from this year’s Philadelphia Film Festival.
PFF2022: ONE FINE MORNING, SUBTRACTION and R.M.N.
by A. Freedman, Contributor
Three films that had their Philadelphia debut at this year’s Film Festival.
PFF2022: Live Action Shorts Program 1 was a mix of film types and quality
by Gary M. Kramer
Live Action Shorts Program 1, screening at the Philadelphia Film Festival, is a mix of narrative and documentary shorts, and a mixed bag.
PFF2022: NOTHING LASTS FOREVER takes a closer look at the diamond industry
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Despite the price put on natural diamonds, synthetics and “mixes” have been penetrating the market, which could make that precious diamond, well, not so precious.
PFF2022: RETROGRADE and GOOD NIGHT OPPY provide different looks at the last 20 years
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Here are two recommended feature films from this year’s Philadelphia Film Festival.
PFF2022: ALL THAT BREATHES is a gentle, heartwarming documentary
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The gentle, observational documentary All That Breathes immerses viewers in Delhi, India, where two brothers, Nadeem and Saud, care for Black Kites—small birds that act like vultures—in their basement.