In the realm of capitalism, if you can do it, chances are you can make money off of it. That’s why you can make money from doing everything from playing board games, tossing a pig skin, or PvP Counter-Strike competitions…. Read More ›
comedy
“Sketch” draws us in with bold narrative strokes, sharpened wit, and unique framing.
Photosensitivity Warning: One of the creatures in Sketch glows with rapidly changing colors when active and there is a quick burst of light during the climax; both of which may be triggering for photosensitive individuals. There’s a meme going around… Read More ›
“Small Soldiers” is back and in 4K to remind everyone that everything else is just a toy.
There are dueling sentiments in the cinephile community: not everything needs a new edition and film preservation on physical media matters. Given the shift toward digital consumption which removes ownership from the viewer and keeps it steadily in the hands… Read More ›
Horror comedy “Hell of a Summer” receives a decent home release edition for a subpar cinematic experience.
If there’s anything that cinema has taught us, don’t be a camp counselor. Either they have to build morale for a rag-tag group of kids coming from disparate backgrounds in order to help defeat an opposing camp, have to play… Read More ›
No matter how silly the idea of having another “The Naked Gun” movie might be to us, as movie-goers, we must be gracious and entertained consumers.
For audiences of a certain age, no one merges situational and absurdist comedy with pop culture references quite like ZAZ (David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker), the brains behind cinematic comedies Airplane! (1980), Top Secret! (1984), and The Naked… Read More ›
“The Bad Guys 2” missteps with the second verse being the same as the first.
Upon its release in 2022, The Bad Guys proved to be a surprising smash hit. The reviews were quite positive, with praise on all accounts. This included the screenplay, voice performances, and very entertaining action. Add in a gross of… Read More ›
Comedic short “Shrimp Fried Rice” may not contain shrimp (it totally does). [Fantasia]
Sometimes filmed content needs 90+ minutes to tell its story effectively. Other times, it needs less. It all depends on the story that is being told, the ability of the actors in the project to convey the story in the… Read More ›
Amid clunky execution, fantasy rom-com “ChaO” reminds that we are forever our own storytellers. [Fantasia]
We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams;— World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world… Read More ›
“Oh, Hi!” utilizes its cringe and charm well for a generation-defining rom-com.
Sophie Brooks (writer, story, producer, director) and Molly Gordon (lead, producer, story) took on several roles to bring arguably the most millennial/Gen Z movie imaginable. The film works so flawlessly well but is sure to get under the skin of… Read More ›
“Terrestrial” is tethered too tightly to elevate to the heights it aspires to reach. [Fantasia]
When you hear that the director of one of the most absurdist and out-there comedies that shouldn’t work but does is making a genre-bending science fiction comedy horror-esque movie, curiosity definitely peaks. However, there has to be something more to… Read More ›
Comedy “The Floaters” captures the mishegoss of summer camp, even if it is pretty paint-by-numbers.
Context Warning: The Floaters is an inherently Jewish film and I was raised in the Reform sect, so some things are going to be discussed that only those aware of the terms may understand. This warning is applied because the… Read More ›
“Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards” walks the fine line between manga art direction and reality, bringing some fun along with it. [Fantasia]
Trigger Warning: An extended introduction sequence includes frequent brief flashing effects that may be difficult for photosensitive viewers. What does it mean to be a hero? Stories from around the world and throughout time try to navigate this question. Few… Read More ›
Lo-fi punk comedy “The Gesuidouz” isn’t for everyone (and that’s alright). [Japan Cuts]
Art isn’t for everyone. It can be profitable for the artist if it is, striking the balance between personal vision and widespread appreciation, but it’s not a necessity. Sometimes art is entirely for the artist, the work so niche that… Read More ›
Sci-fi fantasy “Rewrite” encourages a re-evaluation of what people expect from time loop stories. [Fantasia]
Each story — the ones we tell ourselves that make up our reality and the ones that creatives make for the books, shows, and films we ingest — is a matter of perspective and, frequently, the audience is rarely asked… Read More ›
Pass the moonshine and man your battle stations: it’s time to “Hold the Fort.” [Fantasia]
I ain’t here for a long time, I’m here for a good time So bring on the sunshine, to hell with the red wine Pour me some moonshine When I’m gone, put it in stone, “He left nothing behind” I… Read More ›
“Eephus” hits a homer on Blu-ray.
Eephus (2024), now out on Blu-ray, is a great American movie because, like America’s Favorite Pastime, it captures the ways we can be and have forgotten how to be — communal, patient, and honorable, surprisingly loud, and sometimes surprisingly quiet… Read More ›
Roots and wings drenched with resentment require a new generation to invoke “Self-Help” to break free from generational trauma. [Chattanooga Film Festival]
Parents of the modern generation find themselves with unique challenges compared to prior ones, particularly due to a shift in perspective which acknowledges children as people and not as accessories. This means recognizing their needs and emotions, helping to position… Read More ›
John Cena and Idris Elba bring theatrical-sized thrills, action, and laughs to your home with Ilya Naishuller’s “Heads of State.”
Now is a great time to be an action cinema fan. In 2025 alone, some highlights include Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, 40 Acres, The Accountant2, Freaky Tales, One Spoon of Chocolate, and Predator: Killer of Killers. These are stories,… Read More ›
“Dog of God” is horrific, bloody, and grotesque while strangely hot and provocative. [Tribeca]
Let all that you do be done in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14 Love is a many splendored thing Love lifts us up where we belong All you need is love! – “Elephant Love Medley,” Moulin Rouge There are many… Read More ›
Todd Solondz’s endurance test of cringe comedy and subversive subject matter, “Palindromes”, finally comes home in Blu-ray, courtesy of Radiance Films.
Writer-director Todd Solondz’s fifth feature Palindromes (2004) — a film of taboos, hypocrisies, and uncomfortable hard truths – is an exercise in cynical, cruel comedy. Known as one of independent cinema’s favorite misanthropes, Solondz paints his twisted portrait of motherhood,… Read More ›