Collide, the latest flick by Mukunda Michael Dewil, really surprised me. With a vague synopsis: A gripping thriller chronicling three couples over the course of one fateful night in an LA restaurant… I really had no idea what to think and went into it totally blind. I’m so glad I …

Back in 1999/2000 when I was in college at the University of Cincinnati, I was obsessed with the music group, Powerman 5000. My roommate and I would travel between Cincinnati and Columbus attending their shows. Back then, it was super easy—and totally free—to stand outside the backdoor of the venue …

Now that this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival has wrapped, I have been reflecting on the amazing movies I was able to watch. There are several reasons Fantasia is one of my favorite festivals, and the fantastic films are just a part of it. One of the best ones I …

Everyone deals with their problems—whether it’s trauma, bullying, depression, grief— differently. I lock it up all inside and keep it from most people. Probably not the healthiest, but it’s just the way I do it. In Jeremiah Kipp’s feature length version of his short film, Slapface, brothers Lucas and Tom …

With a name like LA AIDS Jabber, I’m surprised that this 1994 movie was not on my radar until recently. When I got the email offering an interview with the director, Drew Godderis, I had to say, “Yes!” Most people remember Drew as Uncle Anwar in the cult classic horror …

I don’t understand influencers, and I’m okay with that. I don’t follow them, and I don’t feel the need to be one. I don’t really think they have any longevity and will eventually become irrelevant. Tell you how I really feel, right? I was lucky enough to check out the …

I’ve seen some really amazing films this year, but one that has really stuck out the most for me is Addison Heimann’s queer horror thriller about mental illness, Hypochondriac. Based on a real breakdown, Hypochondriac has been on my mind, even days after I watched it. First time filmmaker Addison (our …

I’ve seen some really amazing films this year, but one that has really stuck out the most for me is Addison Heimann’s queer horror thriller about mental illness, Hypochondriac. Based on a real breakdown, Hypochondriac has been on my mind, even days after I watched it. First time filmmaker Addison (our …

I’ve been really lucky to see some pretty amazing films at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. But the one that has really stuck out the most for me is Addison Heimann’s queer horror thriller about mental illness, Hypochondriac. Based on a real breakdown, Hypochondriac has been on my mind, …

I love revenge films. There’s nothing better than watching someone make bad people pay for all of the horrible and cruel things they’ve done. Having been bullied for almost my entire school career, man… I would love to exact revenge on some people. I’m actually smiling just thinking about it. …