Disc Dispatch: FROGS (1972)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Frogs is one of those rare jewels that I believe I enjoyed more than I should have.
MEMBERS CLUB sends blood and penises flying as male strippers face off against an ancient witch
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
There’s something a little bit special about films willing to lean all the way into a fundamentally silly premise. British horror-comedy Members Club is one such film, gyrating its way through 90 minutes of genitals-based plot with a goofy grin on its face
SHADOWLAND documents the fallout of scandal in an occult community
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Shadowland is a smart, confident documentary that aims to show the world just how easy it is to fall under a dangerous spell.
QUEEN OF THE RING brings glitzy, gritty Americana to wrestling history
by Carmen Paddock, staff writer
Queen of the Ring gives Burke full credit as a force who changed women’s wrestling forever and is well worth seeking out for wrestling fans and newcomers alike.
CARVED is a charming teen scream slasher that doesn’t exceed expectations
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
What would you do if the pumpkin carving contest you’d intended to participate in ended up being a contest in which you were being carved by a pumpkin? Well, I suspect you’d die.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU ALONE starts strong, but loses itself along the way
by Kimberly L., Staff Writer
What starts out as a compelling, mostly psychological thriller, gets lost in unexpectedly unscary creature design and horror camp in the third act.
SWEETHEART DEAL explores survival and sex work in an unflinching documentary
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
In their new documentary Sweetheart Deal, directors Elisa Levine and Gabriel Miller explore the world of addiction and survival sex work through the experiences of four women who take comfort in Doescher’s arms.
DIE ALONE fumbles an interesting genre mashup
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
If Die Alone was a normal drama film instead of a zombie horror, it may have been more successful.
THE LINE highlights the dangers of power and privilege but pulls its punch
by Rachel Shatto, Staff Writer
Is there something inherently sinister about fraternities?
THE STOIC is a fun thriller with a novel setting
by Kevin Murphy, Staff Writer
The Stoic feels like a short thriller concept expanded to feature length, but feels lean and steadily-paced rather than sagging heavily in the middle.
FANATICAL: THE CATFISHING OF TEGAN AND SARA offers a compassionate view of a true crime story
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Erin Lee Carr’s fascinating new documentary Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara comes at a time when fandom and obsession are constantly being discussed, and the word ‘parasocial’ gets tossed around like it’s the new ‘problematic.’
DRAINED is a bloody good time
by Vannah Taylor, Staff Writer
Drained takes a look at the life of a young man looking to escape an unsatisfactory life but finds that his new vice is far from the answer he was looking for.
GHOST GAME marries haunted house horror with home invasion thriller
by Jill Vranken, Staff Writer
In her sophomore feature, Jill Gevargizian marries haunted house horror with home invasion thriller and provides some interesting, if decidedly mixed results.
Disc Dispatch: KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS (1977)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Kingdom of The Spiders may not be a movie that I am pining to revisit, but it did manage to capture me in its web.
ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK demonstrates the power of sisterhood
by Mo Moshaty, Staff Writer
In All's Well in New York, three Nuyorican sisters tackle the overwhelming trials of single motherhood, demanding careers, and complex family ties, all while unearthing humor and comfort in their unbreakable sisterly bond.
ANORA tackles serious issues without sacrificing joy
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Anora is an extraordinary film that delivers on every front.
Now Playing at Philly Film Fest: THE BLACK SEA, GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS, A TRAVELER'S NEEDS and more
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Gary shares his thoughts on six films playing at this year’s fest.
THE CONVERT depicts colonialism in New Zealand with mixed results
by Kevin Murphy, Staff Writer
This is a fine production with strong cinematography, writing, and acting; however, the film fails to untangle itself from those problematic conventions which exist as a lasting result of the imperialism it comments upon, which is unfortunate.
THE APPRENTICE is a true American horror story
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
To the surprise of no one, The Apprentice does not paint Trump in a good light. None of the revelations will be cause for people to faint in town square. Donald is a terrible person through and through, no doubt.
DADDY'S HEAD is a truly terrifying exploration of trauma
by Kimberly L., Staff Writer
Daddy’s Head was the standout horror film of my 2024 Fantastic Fest screenings–truly terrifying.