The idea of a coming-of-age teen comedy-drama is far from original in the film industry. If anything, it’s one of the most heavily-treaded upon sub-genres. From Stand by Me to Lady Bird to The 400 Blows, these films come in… Read More ›
Orion Classics
The lessons of “Maine” come from the journey, not the destination.
Rounding out to around 2,000 miles, the Appalachian Trail welcomes all who would tread its path. The number of hikers who walk its length from Georgia to Maine has dramatically increased since the 1930s (5 individuals then, and roughly 7,864… Read More ›
Bridey Elliot’s feature debut “Clara’s Ghost” is a disquieting drama, full of existential dread.
In a year that has offered terrors real (Bad Samaritan), imagined (Annihilation), and supernatural (Hereditary), there’s been no shortage of tales to make audience’s blood run cold. Yet, for all the screams and all the nightmares, there’s really nothing more… Read More ›
Bittersweet musical comedy “Unlovable” is far from it.
Ugly. Unworthy. Unlovable. These words burn inside us, whether they possess any truth or not, turning to ashes every semblance of self-worth we own. For some, it’s enough to recognize the strength within themselves to prevent true psychological destruction; however,… Read More ›