NEW STRAINS is a covid era tale of mixed reality
by Jo Rempel, Staff Writer
New Strains revels in its realism and invites us to these small horrors.
TRIBECA 2024: short films program
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The shorts programs at the Tribeca Film Festival are uniformly strong and this year’s program was no exception
TRIBECA 2024: four feature films that show the grind of daily life
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
At this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, the hustle and grind of daily life lies at the center.
Pixar's emotional uncanny valley does kids a disservice
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
I don't think kids should be shielded from sad material, but I think that sad material should have a purpose. It should have some practical application to a child's life. The Toy Story movies make you sad about things that do not and will never exist.
Interview: Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, writing/directing duo of Tribeca short JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
Film Festivals have always acted as a vehicle for provocative art to force audiences to confront controversy and difficult topics.
TRIBECA 2024 showcases a trio of impressive latin american films
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Gary shares his first dispatch from this year’s Tribeca fest.
HOLLYWOOD 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.
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Read MoreTHIS CLOSENESS is a brilliant zoom-in on fully-realized tension
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
I could see being frustrated with This Closeness if I thought I was supposed to relate to any of these people.
HEROES SHED NO TEARS is an early John Woo film about the aftermath of the Vietnam War
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Heroes Shed No Tears is an unpolished but charming piece of Woo filmography that I would recommend to anyone who wants to see an early example of the action master at work.
Interview: Alix Austin and Keir Siewert, directing duo of KILL YOUR LOVER
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
As we enjoyed some sweets and hot beverages we discussed their inspiration for Kill Your Lover, their approach to filmmaking, and what it was like working on a horrific break up tale as a couple.
THE PRIMEVALS is an action-adventure for the entire family
by Bill Russell, Staff Writer
Primevals is a fun picture that always moves full-speed ahead onto the next chapter.
Disc 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 MoreNEW LIFE offers a thrilling ride for its two women leads
by Melissa Strong, Staff Writer
Described as a horror thriller, this movie incorporates mystery, suspense, chase, apocalyptic themes, and social commentary to enrich the results.
TRIBECA 2024: Megan's Flick Picks
by Megan Robison, Staff Writer
Tribeca is abound with features, shorts, documentaries, and plenty of events featuring the industries finest creatives.
TRIBECA 2024 raises the curtain on an Innovative and eclectic lineup
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
This year’s lineup features the crème de la crème of film, games, and audio storytelling.
HOLLYWOOD 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.
TRIBECA 2024: Gary's Flick Picks
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
What I enjoy most about attending film festivals is discovering a film that may not get distribution.
Ani-May 2024: Gravitation's hold on mainstream queer anime
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
There’s no accounting for the ways that Gravitation certainly shaped a lot of people’s brains, my own included.
Curtain Call: EMPIRE Watches the Throne Throughout a Successful Run
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Hot on the heels of Galavant, Empire entered stage left. It premiered just days after Galavant but ended up lasting much longer.