TUESDAY is thought provoking and humorous
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief & Old Sport
In Daina Oniunas-Pusic’s feature debut Tuesday, they explore how loved ones sometimes are more resistant to let go than those that are facing their demise.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: Patsy Kelly
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
“Well... there's really nothing for me to do. I just sit around wishing there were more pictures to see. But, when you see eight or ten pictures a week, the supply really runs out." - Patsy Kelly
Read MoreHOLLYWOOD PRIDE: PANDORA'S BOX
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Pandora’s Box tells the sordid account of Lulu (Louise Brooks), a bewitching young woman whose choices are not only the downfall of herself, but all those around her. This is not a story for the faint of heart.
Read MoreDisc Dispatch: REPUBLIC PICTURES - HORROR COLLECTION
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Republic Pictures was active from 1935 until 1967 and is responsible for the making of close to 1,000 pictures. Below I examine each of the four flicks contained on this two disc Blu-ray set to determine if it would be worthy to add to your physical media collection.
Read MoreHOLLYWOOD PRIDE highlights LGBTQ+ filmmakers that were not only forgotten but erased
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Within the pages of “Hollywood Pride” author and film critic Alonso Duralde recognizes Tinseltown players dating back to 1894 that have helped us get to the point we are today in terms of LGBTQ+ depiction.
IN A VIOLENT NATURE offers a new twist with plenty of kills
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
With his feature debut, Nash reinvents the typical slasher story by giving the audience a different perspective.
Disc Dispatch: BACK FROM THE DEAD is a flick you won’t regret sliding into your player
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Back From The Dead hooked me from the first frame. Waves are crashing into a rocky shore, eerie music plays, and within the first few moments a corpse is thrown from atop of a cliff.
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is absolutely thrilling
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
I was pleasantly surprised with how much I gave a damn about this. Blockbusters are not typically my cup of tea, but in this case I can’t stress it enough: see Furiosa on the biggest screen possible with sound so loud that it rattles your bones.
Read MoreBACK TO BLACK is a standard biopic with amazing performances
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Back to Black left me with questions. It shows Winehouse’s issues with addiction, depression, and desire to perform as a singer. What I feel it leaves out is empathy.
Read MoreTHE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY is an impressive feature debut
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
This film is a breath of fresh air amongst the suffocation caused by Hollywood superhero worlds, universe building, remakes, and rehashes.
Read MoreIf nothing else, THE FALL GUY is loaded with charm
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
I want to see Gosling and Blunt team again because, even in a lackluster production, these two are a reminder that the idea of a Hollywood star is not dead.
LISA FRANKENSTEIN is fun but lacks connective tissue
by Rosalie Kicks, Staff Writer and Editor in Chief
There is a lot going on with Lisa Frankenstein, and it is easy to get swallowed up in the film due to the kitschy eighties ephemera, brightly colored palette and electric personalities. However, where the film fails is by not having any connective tissue to bring it together.
Read MoreInterview: Rachel Lambert and Dave Merheje of SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to chat with Director, Rachel Lambert and Actor, Dave Merheje about the picture and its upcoming release.
NIGHT SWIM is worth the plunge
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
A pool premise, how incredible…I could not resist taking a dip!
Read MoreOld Sport's Best Flicks of 2023
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
In being constantly bombarded with media, it is difficult to understand in the moment the vast amount of wonderful motion pictures that are witnessed until one takes a step back.
Old Sport's Thirteen Motion Picture Discoveries of 2023
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When each year starts, I see myself as an explorer sailing the uncharted cinematic waters in search of treasure.
WONKA is a nice way to escape the world
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Never did I ever expect to see Rich Fulcher in such a delightfully pleasant film.
POOR THINGS is a delightfully bizarre Frankenstein tale
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
This is a picture that should be enjoyed from the comfort of a darkened theater with someone that treasures the cinematic experience.
Read MoreSALTBURN is an uncompelling spectacle
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Much of the film plays off as “in the moment shock and awe” rather than providing a lasting impression.
Coppola’s PRISCILLA shares little of the person herself
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Sofia Coppola’s film, Priscilla shares fleeting snippets of a young woman’s past and invites the watcher to draw their own conclusions.
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