Charlie Cargile

Central Illinois based film journalist. Lover of cinema of all varieties but in love with films with an independent spirit. Elder Emo. Cat Dad. Metalhead.

‘Butcher The Bakers’ (2017) Movie Review

I’m a huge fan of slacker comedies (mainly Kevin Smith’s films) as well as horror comedies. Butcher The Bakers, the latest indie horror film from Tyler Amm, is one that combines the two to frequently hilarious and gory results. Butcher the Bakers is the latest film from Tyler Amm (Grace’s …

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‘November’ (2017) Movie Review

I’m a sucker for a love story, being a hopeless romantic at heart. I’m also a huge fan of the films that aren’t afraid to fully embrace weirdness to tell its tale. November is one such film. November is the latest film from writer/director Rainer Sarnet based on the novel, …

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Don’t Text And Drive: Elizabeth’s Story (2017) Short Film Review

Texting and driving is a major issue, especially when it comes to young people. Usually resorting to cheap jokes and rhymes, most Public Service Announcements gloss over the deadly habit and what can result from texting behind the wheel. It’s rare that one actually tackles the issue head on in …

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FGBFF 2018: Apocalypse Babies (2017) Short Film Review

In this political climate, it’s not hard to imagine the world inching closer to the apocalypse. Hate, intolerance, racism, sexism, and politicians engaging in dick measuring contests are steadily rising. The end result of this is the world that Apocalypse Babies takes place in and it’s a bleak one. Apocalypse …

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The Shape of Water (2017) Movie Review

Guillermo Del Toro has long been one of my favorite filmmakers, yet the opportunity to see one of his films in theaters has eluded me… until now. After months of waiting, The Shape of Water finally arrived at a theater near me, and despite some minor setbacks on the way …

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FGBFF 2018: What Metal Girls Are Into (2017) Short Film Review

One of the perks of growing up with a Metalhead for a brother is that I honestly can’t remember a time when metal wasn’t part of my life. I grew up listening to Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and Guns & Roses, among others, and my taste in metal grew heavier …

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‘Attack Of The Killer Donuts’ (2017) Movie Review

I love horror comedies, especially ones that aren’t afraid to embrace the inherent cheesiness of their concept. So when I was given the opportunity to review Attack Of The Killer Donuts, I jumped at the chance. Did Attack Of The Killer Donuts fulfill my craving for horror comedy? Or was …

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Stegman Is Dead (2017) Movie Review

Every once in awhile, I get the opportunity to review something that allows me to broaden my horizons from the horror films I usually review. Stegman Is Dead is one of those films, a comedic crime thriller starring genre legend Michael Ironside in a major supporting role. Stegman Is Dead …

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House of Whores (2015) Movie Review

A couple years ago, I found out a friend of mine starred in an indie horror film called House of Whores, which I promptly purchased. I’ve started the film several times but never managed to finish it. I figured since I will be reviewing the latest sequel of the film …

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Mean Little People (2017) Book Review

Lately, I have been in the mood for nothing but reading. Last week I signed up for NetGalley, a site that gives reviewers free e-books for review purposes. I stumbled across a book called Mean Little People from writer Paige Dearth, which I saw talked about awhile back on Goodreads. …

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