A great time watching something can come in a 90-minute, 120-minute, 180-minute format, or any format in between. Sometimes you get really lucky and a hilarious, awkward, heartfelt great time comes in a 13-minute format. Thankfully, Blake Winston Rice’s DISC,… Read More ›
Chum feels like one of those shark movies that crawled out of the direct-to-video section of the ‘90s and somehow made its way into the modern release calendar. It follows nearly every familiar beat that fans of bad B-horror have… Read More ›
In 2007, singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles released Little Voice, her second album, the one that helped her breakthrough with tracks like “Love Song,” “Bottle It Up,” “Morningside,” and (personal favorite) “Many the Miles.” Since then, she’s released several studio and live… Read More ›
“Funny thing is, you’re about 10 times more likely to get killed by a falling airplane-part than by a shark.” -Gi in Captain Planet and the Planeteers Things could be simpler if we wanted them to be. Folks could have… Read More ›
Photosensitivity Warning: The opening title sequences includes repeated flashing for the duration. This may be triggering for photosensitive individuals. “This is your life, good to the last drop Doesn’t get any better than this This is your life and it’s… Read More ›
Since its release at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Dylan O’Brien’s film Twinless has been a topic of conversation. That conversation involves a celebration of the performances and of the narrative’s numerous twists and turns. With a film this surprising,… Read More ›
In the digital age of consumerism, just about everything you need is at your fingertips. From the comfort of your living space, you can order (and reorder) food, clothes, and entertainment, and barely interact with another human being. The trade-off… Read More ›
There are some films which come together and seem like a slam dunk yet fail to connect with audiences, while others are this mysterious combination of magic that, against all odds, finds its way both into audience’s hearts but also… Read More ›
In Islamic scripture, the word “Sirāt” means a bridge or pathway that connects paradise and hell that only the righteous can cross. In the opening credits of director Oliver Laxe’s (Mimosas; Fire Will Come) film Sirāt, he tells us that… Read More ›
There are those among us who proudly describe themselves as “Amblin kids.” Sure, it’s a descriptor I’ve just made up, but if you grew up in the era of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Gremlins (1984), The Goonies (1985), Back to… Read More ›
When word came down that Jessica Chastain (Crimson Peak) was making an erotic thriller, it was an announcement that felt both intriguing and out of left field. An acclaimed character actress taking on a risky role that requires both physical… Read More ›
G.I. Samurai (1979) feels like one of those movies that was accidentally sealed away in a time capsule (no pun intended) only to be rediscovered decades later by the exact audience ready to appreciate it. Thanks to Arrow Films and… Read More ›
In the era of BookTok, many fans find themselves drawn to stories fueled by yearning. Some might want to step into a romantasy, where bat-winged boys sweep their powerful protagonists off their feet, while others prefer a more real-world scenario… Read More ›
Bear… bear… Big Bear… big bear chase meeeeeeee…! – Chet (John Candy) in The Great Outdoors In the modern era of comedy, there are few performers spoken of with the same reverence as John Candy. A Canadian actor and performer,… Read More ›
Lawrence Kasdan. A name attached to memorable, entertaining cinema such as The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and The Big Chill (1983). Kasdan is a man who is known to update classic Hollywood genres —… Read More ›
Lincoln Center in New York is once again programming a series of rare Koreans film for Asian American Appreciation Month. This year it’s Korean Cinema’s Celluloid Fever: The 1970’s. Among them is Genealogy (1979), also known as The Family Pedigree… Read More ›
The reason that most are nostalgic for the past is not because things were better “back then,” but because responsibilities were different. For those who kvetch about their present, it’s because their childhood didn’t involve worry about clothes, food, or… Read More ›
James Cameron has been living and operating within the fictional world of Pandora for decades now. Avatar (2009) began pre-production in the mid-aughts — although, it had been in development since 1994. The release of the second film, Avatar: The… Read More ›
Trigger Warning: The Bride! incorporates several instances of violence against women that may be triggering for individuals who’ve experienced sexual assault. Additionally, there’s a scene in a club that utilizes flashing lights which may induce a reaction for those with… Read More ›
Photosensitivity Warning: The 4K UHD disc of Speed Racer includes the following warning that, “[t]his film may cause seizures in viewers susceptible to photosensitivity epilepsy.” “Get that weak shit off my track.” – Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer in Speed… Read More ›