There’s a key scene in Charles Burnett’s highly influential 1977 classic Killer of Sheep that is indicative of what one would call the Black experience. A mother puts on makeup in the mirror as her young daughter plays with her… Read More ›
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“Manas” turns years of research into a sobering drama with intimate and powerful storytelling. [SFFILM]
Manas is a sweeping and emotionally resonant film that lingers long after the credits roll. With breakthrough performances and a poignant human feel that permeates every frame, it is not only a must-watch but also a strong contender for awards… Read More ›
Coming of age dramedy “The Colors Within” brings a cornucopia of bonus features home with it.
Before writer/director Naoko Yamada created The Colors Within (2024), she released Garden of Remembrance, a 2022 short film in which remembrance gives way to healing from grief, the presentation of which involved toying with colors, specifically the way in which… Read More ›
The clear potential in “The Devil Smokes” gets hampered by narrative indecision and a need for stronger directorial discipline. [SFFILM]
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (El diablo fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja)), also listed simply as The Devil Smokes, is an ambitious and visually arresting… Read More ›
“Wan Pipel” Blu-ray Giveaway
Marking the end of filmmaker Pim de la Parra’s time with Scorpio Films is the 1976 dramatic romance Wan Pipel (One People), which is having its worldwide Blu-ray debut via Cult Epics. Courtesy of Cult Epics and MVD Entertainment Group, EoM… Read More ›
Filmmaker Ali Weinstein’s “Your Tomorrow” explores the past and present of a publicly-invested third space. [ATLFF]
Third places are an important part of any community. They provide individuals, young and old, a place to congregate outside of home and work/school, to relax with various kinds of leisure activities. For the Ontario, Canada, community, this includes Ontario… Read More ›
Claude Faraldo’s controversial satire “Themroc” gets a 4K HD restoration through Radiance Films.
Content Warning: Themroc includes implied incest and cannibalism, which may be disturbing to some viewers. One of the best human experiences is discovery; that feeling of coming across something you’ve never heard of, seen, or discussed. Opportunities abound like this… Read More ›
Pavli Serenetsky’s coming of age tale “More Beautiful Perversions” explores the importance of discovery through transient, ephemeral love. [ATLFF]
Content Warning: Adult nudity is present in the film. Nothing explicitly sexual, but not discrete. Not every relationship we have is meant to last. This is a painful realization, whether it occurs as a child, a teen, a young adult,… Read More ›
Experience underwater true story survival thriller “Last Breath” from the safety of your home.
Survival thrillers are not an untapped genre in storytelling. They place the audience right alongside someone as they strive to live through whatever tragedy has befallen them. We’re talking about films like The Book of Eli (2010), The Hunger Games… Read More ›
“Sister Midnight” loses itself amidst a glut of messaging and genre-bending. [BUFF]
Writer/director Karan Kandhari (Bye Bye Miss Goodnight) presents audiences with Sister Midnight, a dark comedy (slightly akin to Nightbitch (2024) while also being incredibly different) about the situations that arise from arranged marriages and what happens when you’re just not… Read More ›
“May” Digital Code Giveaway
Seventeen years ago, writer/director Lucky McKee’s May released and has since built up an ecstatic following. So much so that Lionsgate Limited, through their Vestron Video boutique label, has released a collector’s edition of the title on Blu-ray. Having found ourselves… Read More ›
Dramatic thriller “Honeymoon” examines the emotional erosion of war breeching a newly marital home. [SFFILM]
Zhanna Ozirna’s Honeymoon (Медовий місяць) is a film that speaks directly to our moment in history, an intimate yet shattering portrait of love under siege. Evocative of Raymond Briggs’s When the Wind Blows (1986), it shares that film’s power in… Read More ›
Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller “Black Bag” brings its very specific fun and games home for your enjoyment.
Of the many things that filmmaker Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven trilogy; Logan Lucky; Presence) can be described as, an actor’s director is among them. He knows what he wants regarding a shot, he knows how he wants the production design… Read More ›
Watch-investigate-repeat Bong Joon Ho’s comedic sci-fi satire “Mickey 17” as often as you like on home video.
What is it that gives life meaning? Is it the brevity? Is it what you do with it? Who you meet along the way? Is it the service you provide or the service provided to you? On the one hand,… Read More ›
“Black Bag” Digital Code Giveaway
Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh didn’t just set out to unsettle audiences with his horror thriller Presence in January 2025, he decided to dive into intrigue with Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender (The Killer) and Cate Blanchett (Ocean’s Eight). Since its theatrical release in… Read More ›
Step into the theatrical life of Robbie Williams in the musical biopic “Better Man” via home video.
Trigger Warning: Better Man features several sequences involving flashing lights that may be troubling to photosensitive viewers and the narrative explores depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation that may be hard for some viewers. You may not be immediately familiar… Read More ›
Wacky coming-of-age comedy “Summer of 69” marks a solid directorial debut for Jillian Bell.
Actress and writer Jillian Bell, known for her roles in Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) and the recent Kinda Pregnant (2025), flexes her directorial muscles for the first time in Summer of 69, a coming-of-age buddy comedy about friendship, self-confidence,… Read More ›
Julien Colonna’s crime thriller “The Kingdom” grapples with the complexity of choice and consequence. [ATLFF]
Choices and consequences. Most of the time, when we think of choices and consequences, it’s within the framework of ourselves. We view it from the perspective of the decisions we make and the repercussions that follow. In reality, our choices… Read More ›
“Mongrels” explores the complexities of a transplanted family in a strong feature-debut by Jerome Yoo. [ATLFF]
What does it mean to be happy? The answer changes depending on who you ask, what mood they’re in, where they live, what their own experiences/philosophies are, and more. If you live in a capitalist society, happiness is based on… Read More ›
Brandon Colvin deafens with silence in drama “The World Drops Dead.” [ATLFF]
Trigger Warning: The World Drops Dead involves both suicidal ideation and execution that may be difficult for sensitive viewers. Additionally, be advised that this will be discussed in the following review. God is Silence — this is the title of… Read More ›