Reviews

Magic, Mayhem, and Mirth: Analyzing ‘WARLOCK: THE ARMAGEDDON’ (1993)

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon is a 1993 American supernatural horror film directed by Anthony Hickox and is the sequel to the 1989 film Warlock. The film was produced by Trimark Pictures and features the late, great Julian Sands reprising his role as The Warlock, and he does it well enough. Though …

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘The Coffee Table’ Is A Wrecking Ball

Perusing the programming selections prior to Fantastic Fest, a particular movie’s title struck me – The Coffee Table, the solo feature debut from Spanish filmmaker Caye Casas cowritten with Cristina Borobia. What a peculiar name for a film with an equally intriguing premise: Jesús and María are a couple going through …

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Love Rings Eternal: Celebrating 100 Years of ‘THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME’ (1923)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round and loosen those corsets because it’s time to dive into a true cinematic gem that’s turning 100 this month. Yes, you heard it right – a century of humps, bells, and dramatic rescues! We’re talking about none other than “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” the …

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Robbie Smith’s ‘GRIEVE’ (2023): An Atmospheric Horror Drama – Review

Grieve (2023) is relatable to anyone who has experienced the loss of someone close as they understand the nightmarish existence that the monster called grief creates. This horror drama submerges the audience into this terrifying, dreary abyss.  Grieve (2023) Synopsis Sam is grieving the tragic loss of his love. A …

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: ‘What You Wish For’ Serves Up Darkly Comedic Culinary Chaos

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, What You Wish For being covered here wouldn’t exist. The feeling of being unfulfilled in your profession is a universal theme. It transcends time and cultures and can …

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‘NIGHTSIREN’ is a Breathtaking Exploration of Feminine Power

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Nightsiren being covered here wouldn’t exist. Witch, hag, crone enchantress, necromancer, sorceress, and siren. All these words have been used for centuries against women to punish independent thought …

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‘Trauma Therapy: Psychosis’ Asks “What If Self-Help Gurus Are Really Sadists?”

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Trauma Therapy: Psychosis being covered here wouldn’t exist. Trauma Therapy: Psychosis is the sequel to Trauma Therapy (2019) but essentially stands on its own. At least that was …

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The Heart Of Microbudget Filmmaking In ‘Once Upon A Time In Uganda’

Note: This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SGA-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Once Upon a Time in Uganda being covered here wouldn’t exist. Once Upon a Time in Uganda is a feature documentary film that follows Isaac Nabwana (Who Killed …

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