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In Today's World, "The Life of Chuck" Might Be Just What You Need
[the following review is spoiler free] The People's Choice Award is the highest honor any film can receive at the Toronto International...

Rua Fay
Jun 23 min read


"Fear Street" Sinks to a New Low with "Prom Queen"
[the following review is spoiler-free] In July of 2021, Netflix released a horror film trilogy based off the R.L. Stine book series,...

Rua Fay
Jun 13 min read


"Karate Kid: Legends" - Not Even Jackie Chan is Immune to a Legacy Tie-In
If nothing else, the Karate Kid franchise is a testament that truly any mildly critically acclaimed or profitable movie from thirty to...

Eric Hardman
May 314 min read


"Bring Her Back" - The Racka Racka Brothers Prove Themselves as New Horror Icons
For years, the YouTube duo known as Racka Racka entertained audiences worldwide with their classic, raunchy, absurdist skits. But through...

Eric Hardman
May 314 min read


"Lilo and Stitch" -The Hunger For Substantive Children's Films Has Never Been Stronger
I’m still riding the high of hearing that American cinemas just came off of the most profitable Memorial Day Weekend at the movies since...

Eric Hardman
May 294 min read


Interview with Producer, Paul Zaentz
Every year at the Cannes Film Festival, dozens of new films see the light of day for the first time. But those who don’t attend in person...

Rua Fay
May 297 min read


Why Jafar Panahi's Palm d'Or Win is a Beacon of Hope
On April 1st of 2010, filmmaker, Jafar Panahi was apprehended by Iranian authorities and was held in Tehran's Evin Prison for three...

Rua Fay
May 264 min read


Did The Dardenne Brothers Deserve Their Prize at Cannes This Year for "Jeunes Mères?"
At the 1999 Cannes Film Festival, the Belgian filmmaking duo, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne won the coveted Palm d'Or for their coming of...

Rua Fay
May 263 min read


"Hurry Up Tomorrow" - Unbridled Narcissism Has a New Cinematic Spokesperson
For the past decade, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye has been an unavoidable presence in the sphere of pop culture. From one number one hit...

Eric Hardman
May 264 min read


"The Disappearance of Josef Mangele:" Cannes' Hidden Gem
It is nearly impossible to see every film at any given festival, especially one of the "big five" like Cannes. Even if you manage to see...

Rua Fay
May 234 min read


Julia Ducournau Returns to Cannes with Divisive Horror Film, "Alpha"
[the following review is spoiler-free] This year, previous Palm d'Or winner, Julia Ducournau made her return to Cannes after winning the...

Rua Fay
May 234 min read


New Coming-of-Age Thriller: "The Plague" Makes a Splash at Cannes.
[The following review is spoiler-free] While dozens of high profile films premiere at the Cannes Film Festival each year, there are also...

Rua Fay
May 223 min read


"The Phoenician Scheme:" Another Piece of Shallow, Meandering Eye Candy
[This review is spoiler free] Everyone who hasn't been living under a rock for the past two decades has heard of the name Wes Anderson....

Rua Fay
May 193 min read


"Eddington" Marks Ari Aster's Grand Return to the Screen and Divides Critics
[This review is spoiler-free] For the past few years, one of the most well-regarded names in the film industry has been director, Ari...

Rua Fay
May 173 min read


"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning:" A Deeply Flawed Odyssey That Still Soars
Brian De Palma's Mission Impossible arrived in theaters on May 22nd, 1996 and set in motion one of the most iconic action movie series...

Eric Hardman
May 154 min read


Cannes 2025 is off to a Strange Start with "Partir Un Jour."
Yesterday marked the official start of the world's most prestigious film festival, The Cannes International Film Festival in southern...

Rua Fay
May 143 min read


"Ne Zha 2:" The Billion Dollar Film You've Never Heard Of
Despite not even being halfway into 2025, there are already a few films that have made monumental strides at the box office. As of May...

Rua Fay
May 83 min read


"Thunderbolts*" - Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day
The fall from grace of the Marvel Cinematic Universe post- Avengers: Endgame has already been the subject of tireless internet analysis....

Eric Hardman
May 24 min read


Discussing Suicide in Film with Author, Dr. Alessandra Seggi
Note to the reader: This interview contains discussions of suicide. Resources for people in a crisis: If you or someone you know is in a...

Rua Fay
Apr 286 min read


"Sinners" - Cultural Assimilation and the Fight For Individuality
[very minor spoilers ahead] This week, Ryan Coogler of Black Panther fame made waves with his new movie, Sinners, starring frequent...

Eric Hardman
Apr 236 min read
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