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THE CARD COUNTER: Paul Schrader Unleashes on A 20-Year Losing Game
THE CARD COUNTER: Paul Schrader Unleashes on A 20-Year Losing Game

The Card Counter, the latest film from writer/director Paul Schrader, is very much a companion piece to his earlier, existentialist efforts.

TIFF 2021 Report 1: ALONERS, VIOLET & THE HILL WHERE LIONESSES ROAR
TIFF 2021 Report 1: ALONERS, VIOLET & THE HILL WHERE LIONESSES ROAR

Kristy Strouse shares her first report with three films from Toronto International Film Festival, all female and directorial debuts.

PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND Trailer
PRISONERS OF THE GHOSTLAND: Balls to the Wall

Sion Sono’s English-language debut stars Nicholas Cage as a criminal forced to track down the granddaughter of an Old West-meets-Mad Max warlord.

MALIGNANT: A Demented Experience You Do Not Want To Miss
MALIGNANT: A Demented Experience You Do Not Want To Miss

A bloodbath cleverly executed through its gore, narrative and technical execution, Malignant is the horror film of the year, one that promises a terrifying and demented edge-of-your-seat experience from start to finish.

TIFF 2021: THE WHEEL: Honesty Strikes Through A Failing Marriage
TIFF 2021: THE WHEEL: Honesty Strikes Through A Failing Marriage

The Wheel, Steve Pink’s latest directorial venture, sees him zeroing in on a young couple and their messy, crumbling marriage.

WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING: Cringe Worthy Gore Goes Deeper
WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING: Cringe Worthy Gore Goes Deeper

We Need to Do Something is a cringeworthy experience providing audiences a graphic examination of abuse coupled with the intricate craftsmanship of horror.

Horrific Inquiry: THE UNINVITED (2009)
Horrific Inquiry: THE UNINVITED (2009)

Despite some predictable plotlines, it doesn’t take away from the quality, experience, and entertainment The Uninvited promises to its audience.

Queerly Ever After #59: BEST DAY EVER (2014)
Queerly Ever After #59: BEST DAY EVER (2014)

With extremely long scenes, flat lighting, and a meandering story all come together to create this dull, Best Day Ever is a tired movie.

TED BUNDY: AMERICAN BOOGEYMAN: There Are Scarier Monsters Than This
TED BUNDY: AMERICAN BOOGEYMAN: There Are Scarier Monsters Than This

While the notoriety of Ted Bundy may live on in infamy, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman will not.

Bentonville Film Festival 2021: COAST
Bentonville Film Festival 2021: COAST

Beautifully filmed, Coast is a film you will find just coasting through the motions.

THE NIGHT HOUSE: A Horror With Two Personalities
THE NIGHT HOUSE: A Horror With Two Personalities

The Night House is a kaleidoscope of creaks and whispers, playing with anticipation and stretching it as far as it can go.

Bentonville Film Festival 2021: CODA
Bentonville Film Festival 2021: CODA

From stunning performances all around, Coda is perfection from start to finish, keeping audiences engaged through humor, heart and genuine craftsmanship.

THE SUICIDE SQUAD: A Wonderfully Gory And Heartfelt Romp Into Chaos
THE SUICIDE SQUAD: A Wonderfully Gory And Heartfelt Romp Into Chaos

The Suicide Squad is a magnificent blend of gore, heart, and humor that engages its audience instantly with strong performances, and breathtaking visuals.

Why THE BIG SLEEP Still Enchants At 75
Why THE BIG SLEEP Still Enchants At 75

The chemistry between Bogart and Bacall and Howard Hawks’ storytelling have turned The Big Sleep into a lasting classic.

Queerly Ever After #58: LONGHORNS (2011)
Queerly Ever After #58: LONGHORNS (2011)

Barley even a movie, Longhorns is just terrible, lacking any redemption – and there really isn’t that much else to say.