Every once in a while the small, unheralded B-Movie genre delivers a surprising gem. That was the case with Quiver Distribution's 2020 Becky, a tiny single setting thriller that pits a rebellious teenager against some mean and nasty white supremacists led by Kevin James. Yes, THAT Kevin James,
The term "crowd pleasing" or "crowd pleaser" has found itself layered with some derogatory undertones among critic circles. Broad appeal seems immediately discounted, as if populist filmmaking is somehow lesser than when compared to auteurs and hidden indie gems. I've always maintained that there
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Patrick Stewart. A beloved presence both on and off screen, a man of kindness, gravitas and immense talent. His work contains multitudes, including some of the most iconic roles in sci-fi and comic book history. From the stage to the screen and
No matter the cinephile, there is always a large list of blind spots. Sometimes it's specific time periods of films - classics from the 40s or 70s - and sometimes it's whole genres. For all its ubiquity in theaters and streaming, Horror is probably the largest collection of blind spots for me.
The magnitude of human achievement is as high as Everest itself. The depths in which we can push ourselves beyond assumed capability is quite astounding, and Everest: The Other Side is a prime example of unbelievable human feats. The risks and dangers are all optional, but the drive for greatness
Who could've guessed that a film about a stinky fisherwoman and a wicker husband would end up being one of the most romantic movies of the year? For all its vulgarity and absurdity, Wicker weaves a surprisingly sincere, shockingly sweet fable of against-all-odds love and a dismantling critique of
