SUNDANCE 2025: CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS, DIDN'T DIE, HOW TO BUILD A LIBRARY, RICKY, THE VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of five notable films I saw at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Animation First Festival 2025: YUKU AND THE HIMALAYAN FLOWER, THE TWELVE TASKS OF ASTERIX, HARMONY, and René Laloux
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
Here are some of the best films I was able to catch at this year’s Animation First Festival.
Animation First Festival 2025 Preview
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
This year will mark the eighth anniversary of Animation First, one of the biggest film festivals dedicated to animation in the US and certainly the biggest dedicated to French language animation filmmaking.
SUNDANCE 2025 Preview: ATROPIA, BUBBLE AND SQUEAK, LUZ, OMAHA and RICKY
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Here are a five features I am hoping to catch at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. which kicks off January 23.
THE LAST SHOWGIRL is a beautiful portrait of a woman looking back on her life
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
When I caught this film at Toronto International Film Festival, I felt a bit of fatigue from movies that did not earn their runtime. Many films would have benefited from a snip and most likely played more effectively. The Last Showgirl does not have this problem.
NYC Horror Fest 2024: THE WOODS, VAMPIRE ZOMBIES... FROM SPACE!, THE DAEMON
by Sasha Ravitch, Staff Writer
Here’s a trio of films I caught at this year’s NYC Horror Film Festival.
THE END takes a big swing that will not be for everyone
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
I caught The End at Toronto International Film Festival in September and my initial reactions had me doubting whether I actually liked what I had witnessed.
No question about it, NIGHTBITCH is horror
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
A few weeks after watching this film, I had a run-in with a dude that walked away from the picture with the view that this was a story about a woman that could not grasp that she was aging. To sit through the film and not witness the unbalance within their relationship was mind boggling to me.
NYC HORROR FILM FEST offers fifty flicks that are sure to make you scream
by Sasha Ravitch, Staff Writer
New York City’s longest running horror film festival returns Thursday, December 5 through Monday, December 9, with a robust, riveting array of more than fifty films.
Three Flicks For Your Watchlist: CROCODILE TEARS, KILL THE JOCKEY, THE FRIEND
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
As we near the end of the year, there will be much chatter about must-watch motion pictures. Don’t let this trio of cinematic gems fly under the radar.
ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND showcases the power of photography
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Ernest Cole allows viewers to sit with some of the images that Cole found to provide sense or a connection to a reality the photographer cannot justify.
Must Watch Docs 2024: BLUE ROAD, CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN, CHRISTOPHER LEE, A SISTERS' TALE
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
Documentaries are films I turn to learn, gain inspiration, and find ways to better myself. These are four that I found are not only worthy of your time, but may in fact change you in the best ways possible.
TRANSPLANT explores the challenges of becoming a world class doctor
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
Transplant examines the cost of greatness through the lens of a surgical resident that is aiming to be a heart transplant surgeon.
HERETIC is a tense psychological game
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Heretic does not waste any time putting the viewer on the edge of their seat. From the moment The Sisters enter Reed’s home, the air turns tense and the psychological game begins.
BIRD is a unique coming of age fable
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Bird is described as a “fable about marginalized life in the fringes of contemporary society.” The word “fable” fits perfectly, as Bird feels both naturalistic and magical.
Read MoreVERMIGLIO looks at a 20th century village coming to terms with women's autonomy
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
A small mountain village called Vermiglio is far enough from World War II to not feel its effects, but war eventually is carried back to the village.
Interview: Old Sport chats with APARTMENT 7A writers Christian White and Skylar James
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Our conversation may have been brief, but it provided a vast amount of insight behind the scenes of the production, the inspirations, influences, and why they chose to tell Terry’s story
TIMESTALKER is a parasocial fever dream
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
This is a zany little film, and if you’re willing to follow along down the goofy alleyways it runs, you’re in for a good time!
BROOKLYN HORROR FILM FEST pushed boundaries and provided nightmares
by Jenika McCrayer, Staff Writer
Horror fanatics and those who tend to shy away from the genre will benefit from adding these films to their watchlist.
CLOUD is a multifaceted look at how we treat others online
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
While it’s a compelling package, filled with commentary and fun filmmaking, it's a package that ultimately has a few items missing.