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Glasgow Film Festival 2020: A Sit Down With Jonas Chernick, Star Of JAMES VS HIS FUTURE SELF

We were able to speak with Jonas Chernick, star of the upcoming sci-fi James vs. His Future Self, during the 2020 Glasgow Film Festival.

RUN THIS TOWN: Doesn’t Know What Direction It Wants to Run
RUN THIS TOWN: Doesn’t Know What Direction It Wants to Run

Suffering from poor editing and poor character development, Run This Town seems fated to become lost in a sea of releases.

GRIM WOODS: A Grim Fairy Tale Of Its Own
GRIM WOODS: A Grim Fairy Tale Of Its Own

Each of these stories featured an intriguing idea with theirr own successes, yet the compilation of Grim Woods leaves much to be desired.

"I Had A False Idea Of What Confidence Is." Interview with Steve Markle, Director Of SHOOT TO MARRY
SHOOT TO MARRY: A Highly Entertaining Journey Of Modern Romance

A lightweight premise with heavyweight emotions, Shoot to Marry lets you ride shotgun on a highly entertaining journey of modern romance.

GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You're Looking For
GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You’re Looking For

At the heart of Goalie is a tragic tale worth telling, but unfortunately the film, despite its best intentions, fails to do it justice.

CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve
CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve

Code 8 is exhilarating, gruesome, and touching, and its unique premise may very well be appreciated across genres.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN F. DONOVAN: A Rare Case Of Bad Press Tainting A Not-So-Bad Movie

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is far from perfect, but still manages to be a fascinating attempt at exploring sexual identity, isolation and the consequences of fame.

RABID: A Remake With An Identity Of Its Own
RABID: A Remake With An Identity Of Its Own

The Soska Sisters film Rabid honors the basic premise of David Cronenberg’s original while meticulously crafting an identify of its own.

BOMBSHELL: Old News Isn't As Compelling
BOMBSHELL: Old News Isn’t As Compelling

The events portrayed in Bombshell may have captured the world’s attention, but this film delivers too soft a punch to make the same impact.

Queerly Ever After #14: BREAKFAST WITH SCOT (2007)
Queerly Ever After #14: BREAKFAST WITH SCOT (2007)

Queerly Ever After is a bi-monthly column where I take a look at LGBT+ films…

RED LETTER DAY: Like THE PURGE, Only Lazier
RED LETTER DAY: Like THE PURGE, Only Lazier

Even in its short runtime, Red Letter Day disappoints by the sheer laziness of never pushing the screenplay to a possibly climactic finale.

THE PARTS YOU LOSE: Bides Its Time
THE PARTS YOU LOSE: Bides Its Time

While not challenging, The Parts You Lose is a thoughtful if not meager meditation on the relationships that define us.

THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN: Empathy In Real-Time
THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN: Empathy In Real-Time

As poetic as its title, The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open cannot be understated for its power and must not be erased from the conversation.

IN THE TALL GRASS: Is The Mind-Bending Premise Enough?
IN THE TALL GRASS: Is The Mind-Bending Premise Enough?

Somewhere in the passable 90-minute In the Tall Grass is an hour long short that’s riveting, tense, and short enough to not overstay its welcome.

NIGHT HUNTER: Extremely Poor Use Of Good Thriller Elements
NIGHT HUNTER: Extremely Poor Use Of Good Thriller Elements

Night Hunter’s stellar cast, skilled musical score composers, and a solid set of inspirations combine to little beyond an uninspiring drama at best.