comedy

SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?
SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?

I Love My Dad is saddled with a competent, well-intentioned film that works better when being discussed than being watched.

SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2022 REPORT 5: THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, STAYY & RADICAL HONESTY
SXSW FILM FESTIVAL 2022 REPORT 5: THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, STAYY & RADICAL HONESTY

SXSW is now officially wrapped! Here in Kristy Strouse’s final report, we take a look at The Man Who Fell to Earth and two short films!

SXSW Film Festival 2022 REPORT 3: SPIN ME ROUND, THE PRANK & THE COW
SXSW 2022, Report 3: SPIN ME ROUND, THE PRANK & THE COW

For her third report from the 2022 SXSW Film Festival, Kristy Strouse covers Spin Me Round, The Prank, and The Cow!

FRESH: A New Taste Of Horror
FRESH: A New Taste Of Horror

While the film does linger at times, underutilizing a few characters along the way, Fresh is a welcomed addition to the world of horror.

SXSW 2022, Report 2: A VANISHING FOG, SOFT & QUIET, THE LOCUST
SXSW 2022, Report 2: A VANISHING FOG, SOFT & QUIET, THE LOCUST

With her second report from this year’s SXSW Kristy Strouse covers A Vanishing Fog, Soft & Quiet and The Locust!

Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 2 (1994)
Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN 2 (1994)

It may not be the best horror film around, but Leprechaun 2 is sure to entertain and enrich your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

SXSW 2022 Report 1: SISSY & DEADSTREAM
SXSW 2022 Report 1: SISSY & DEADSTREAM

In her first report from SXSW 2022 festival, Kristy Strouse discusses two horror-comedies!

Animation Sensation: THE IRON GIANT: Brad Bird's Robot Story With A Big Heart
Animation Sensation: THE IRON GIANT: Brad Bird’s Robot Story With A Big Heart

I dare anyone to watch the ending of The Iron Giant and test to see if their eyes stay dry. I know I wasn’t able to.

STUDIO 666: Foo Fighter Frightners
STUDIO 666: Foo Fighter Frightners

If you can go along with all its winking and ribbing of rock culture, there’s enough self-deprecating, decapitating humor for a bloody fun meta-horror.

TELLING PEOPLE YOU’RE NATIVE AMERICAN WHEN YOU’RE NOT NATIVE IS A LOT LIKE TELLING A BEAR YOU’RE A BEAR WHEN YOU’RE NOT A BEAR: Short And Sweet (Also Hilarious)
TELLING PEOPLE YOU’RE NATIVE AMERICAN WHEN YOU’RE NOT NATIVE IS A LOT LIKE TELLING A BEAR YOU’RE A BEAR WHEN YOU’RE NOT A BEAR: Short And Sweet (Also Hilarious)

This animated short addresses the ridiculous entitlement of people who believe that Native culture is a fad for them to consume.

SING 2: An Underwhelming Encore
SING 2: An Underwhelming Encore

Even watering down some rather interesting character dynamics, Sing 2 adds more of everything, the good and the bad.

MURDERVILLE: Hilarity Takes A New Crime-Filled Form
MURDERVILLE: Hilarity Takes A New Crime-Filled Form

Do you want a pick me up without a lot of stakes? Go for Murderville. 

Sundance Film Festival 2022, Report #2: CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH & AM I OK?
Sundance Film Festival 2022, Report #2: CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH & AM I OK?

In her second report from Sundance Film Festival Kristy Strouse reviews Cha Cha Real Smooth & Am I OK?

Sundance Film Festival 2022: FRESH And THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Sundance Film Festival 2022: FRESH And THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

In our latest report from Sundance Film Festival 2022, Wilson Kwong reviews Fresh and Worst Person in the World – both films demanding attention.

WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD: A Flawed Debut in All the Right Ways
Sundance Film Festival 2022: WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD: A Flawed Debut in All the Right Ways

While not essential viewing, the film is a successful directorial debut by Jesse Eisenberg.