Is That You? or ¿Eres tú, papá?, as the film is titled in its country of origin, is described by critics as a psychological thriller. Initially released in Cuba in 2018, is it a movie I’d describe as a thriller? Heck, no! It is slow as molasses for a good while, …
Read More »‘Stir Of Echoes’ (1999) Still Whispering To Us Two Decades Later
It’s been twenty years since the premiere of Stir Of Echoes (1999), which was released on September 10, 1999. We thought it was about time we take a look back on the film while digging up some fun facts. So, sit down, and turn out the lights and feel the …
Read More »‘Seaside’ (2018) Review: A Slow But Competent Melodrama
Seaside is the latest dramatic thriller from Writer/Director Sam Zalutsky (You belong To Me 2007). The film tells the story of a young woman named Daphne (Ariana DeBose: Blue Bloods TV series) who finds her life in a rut, so she looks to starting anew with her boyfriend, Roger (Matt …
Read More »‘Seeds’ Is A Dark Spin On The Classic ‘Lolita’ Story – Movie Review
First time Writer/Director Owen Long brings a new, nightmarish vision of internal conflict and horror with his new film, Seeds. The film stars Trevor Long (Ozark TV series), Andrea Chen (Boyhood 2014), newcomer Garr Long, and Kevin Breznahan (Winter’s Bone 2010, Alive 1993). Synopsis: After a very disturbing incident at …
Read More »Fantasia 2019 Review: ‘Freaks’ Is Delightfully Thrilling!
A few months back, we had the opportunity to review Freaks and interview Emile Hirsch, and it was quite the experience. However, I personally never got to see the film, so when the opportunity came for me to review it for Fantasia 2019, I jumped at the chance. I absolutely …
Read More »Fantasia 2019 Capsule Review: ‘Riot Girls’ – All Is Fair In Love and War
It’s been a pleasure covering films for Fantasia 2019. In my opinion, this has been one of their best years yet and I saw so many wonderful films. However, my favorite was hands down, Riot Girls. Riot Girls is a fucking blast from beginning to end. A female version of …
Read More »Interview With ‘Luz’ Director Tilman Singer
In 2018, there was one movie that caught my eye. Euro-horror Luz is an impressive gem of a film whose reputation started out small, only to grow with every screening and word of mouth. I can tell you, it was well worth the wait. When filmmaker Tilman Singer set out …
Read More »Fantasia 2019 Review: ‘The Deeper You Dig’
The 2019 Fantasia International Film Festival is packed full of talent and superb films. One of the films that stuck out to me right away was The Deeper You Dig. There’s just something about that name that resonated with me; plus the poster sent chills down my spine. Would the …
Read More »Fantasia 2019 Review: ‘Jade’s Asylum’
Fantasia International Film Festival is one of my favorite festivals and one of the best festivals out there. They deliver the best of the best and this year is set to be one of the most spectacular ones yet! Fantasia 2019 had so much to choose from, but for my …
Read More »‘Desolate’ (2019) Movie Review: Slow Burn Done Right
Sometimes I like to check out films that aren’t more normal cup of tea. Based on the trailer, Desolate plays out like a thriller drama with incredible talent and intriguing story, so I figured why not give it a shot. From Director Frederick Cipoletti (Reaper 2014) comes an exciting new revenge …
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