In the aftermath of World War II, there wasn’t much for a soldier in the United States Army to do other than complete their service and get themselves back home. But when they finally managed to return to civilian life,…
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Bloodthirst, directed by Michael Su and penned by Massimiliano Cerchi and Adrian Milnes, attempts to sink its fangs into the post-apocalyptic vampire genre, but it fails to deliver the compelling narrative or engaging characters needed to stand out. Despite an…
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Charlie Tango, written and directed by Simon Boisvert, begins with air traffic controller Kim (Stacie Mistysyn) discovering she’s working the night shift by herself. While nights are usually slow, unfortunately, this one is not. Even worse, the system that connects…
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The Pride of Bengal; Beware of the Tiger of Bengal! I request all your attention on this review of Tollywood’s “Bagha Jatin” which stars Bengal’s superstar Dev Adhikari in the titular role of Bagha Jatin a.k.a. Indian independence activist Jatindranath Mukherjee.Bagha…
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AWARD THIS! 2023 NOMINEE! Morticia and Gomez. Loretta and Ronny. Hellboy and Liz. Mathilde and Manech. David and Elise. These cinematic couples are so madly, deeply, and profoundly in love with each other that viewers never question what either one…
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Quiz Lady, directed by Jessica Yu and written by Jen D’Angelo, is a comedy film that offers a mix of eccentric characters, heartwarming moments, and plenty of laughs. With a stellar cast led by Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Jason Schwartzman, and…
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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! It’s definitely not the typical work week at Good Lake Cruises, a luxury lake cruise line, especially when outgoing, eccentric CEO Bruce (Ed Begley Jr.) upends Susan (Patty Guggenheim), the competitive CEO in waiting and…
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George C. Wolfe’s biographical drama film, Rustin, shines a compelling spotlight on the often-overlooked life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Rustin is set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s civil rights movement. Rusin tells the story of this…
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Short films are a fantastic way to pay homage to the films and franchises we love from the past, and this is particularly true with Luke Rex’s short, Bonding. Bonding opens with a solitary figure sitting at an empty bar,…
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Mother Of Color is the feature-length debut of writer-director Dawn Jones Redstone. Ana del Rocío stars as Noelia, a single mother who works at a non-profit. Unfortunately, funds are tight, and she is let go. However, she gets a lead…
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Writer/director Robbie Studsor’s Shallow Breath does a lot with its five minutes to set up an unsettling tale with a strong sense of claustrophobia. Belinda Lack stars as Bridget, tormented by phantom sensations of drowning since receiving life-saving CPR at…
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In this day and age, it appears we are all defined by our worst sin. Director Matt Servitto’s short film, Matthew, is the story of one such gentleman who can’t shake his horrific past. For Ryan (Brian Keane), this was not…
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