On Swift Horses is based on Shannon Pufahl’s debut novel of the same name. Going into this film, I hadn't seen a trailer or read the novel. I only saw the incredible cast and read the deceiving synopsis released. "Muriel and her husband, Lee, begin a new life together after he returns home from
Based on the novel by Shannon Pufahl, set in the 1950s, On Swift Horses follows Muriel and her husband Lee who are starting a promising new chapter in California after his return from the Korean War. The two must navigate the complexities of love, identity, and desire in a post-war
The new film from Vertical, He Went That Way, takes place in 1964. The film is a gripping thriller that draws inspiration from a true crime story, as well as adding a dark twist to the classic buddy road trip genre. The film centers around Bobby, a 19-year-old serial killer portrayed by Jacob
This is it — the film everyone’s going to be talking about. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell returns with Saltburn, a twisting gothic tale about love, privilege, and desire. The movie follows Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), who’s struggling to find his place as a student at
Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl returned for The Last Drive-In: Joe Bob's Halloween House Party, delivering a double feature built around two very different approaches to Halloween horror. This time, the legendary horror host paired Body Bags (1993) with WNUF Halloween Special (2013),
George Carlin told perhaps the greatest joke on football ever told in his 10/11/1975 SNL monologue, where he contrasted the pastoral nature of baseball with the warlike sport of football. To quote one segment among many, “In football the object is for the quarterback, also known as the field
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