Movies

Like an indie bastard child of Unbreakable and Hancock, Archenemy is Adam Egypt Mortimer’s (Daniel Isn’t Real) ode to the otherworldly tales of Grant Morrison and is just joyfully odd enough to be in good company with Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision company. As the opening narration unfolds complimented by beautiful retro

I had the chance to check out Train to Busan: Peninsula a few months back. The film Peninsula is a truly amazing sequel. It does a nice job of world-building much like George Romero did with his zombie classics. The sequel is much like Empire Strikes Back, which is a

Romantic Comedies are usually incredibly predictable. They involve two people falling in love with a recycled storyline that sometimes has a holiday setting. Occasionally, you’ll see something new added, but it’s almost always the same. Holidate tries to change it up with a newer storyline that is pretty fun and

I’ve always been a sucker for the “ It all takes place in one night” sub-genre of movies. One of the greatest examples of course is Richard Linklater’s coming of age masterpiece Dazed and Confused. The set up for Jeff Roda’s 18 To Party was off to a promising start

When it was revealed that Alex Winter was granted unconditional support from Zappa’s family and access to all of the content in their infamous vault I knew in my gut that something special had to be in the works and I’m happy to reveal that I was not disappointed. With

When it comes to genre cinema, many filmmakers have their own distinct vision and talent. It’s all about taking some creative risks and showcasing your passion on screen for the whole world to see. Another title to add to your list of genre films is the magnificent Luz: The Flower

Barefoot: The Mark Baumer Story is an extremely important and timely documentary that follows Mark Baumer, an activist, and poet on his journey walking across the country barefoot to bring awareness to climate change. Listen in as I share my thoughts about this amazing documentary from director Julie Sokolow. Synopsis:

The Atlantic City Story is a touching tale of two people who have run away to Atlantic City. One to escape her unhappy marriage and the other running away from his life in Philadelphia in hopes of hitting it big at the casino. Listen in as I review this touching

Diane Lane is PHENOMENAL in this. She delivers such a powerful portrayal of a mother who is dealing with the loss of her son. I am not sure where she was able to channel the raw emotion for many of her scenes. Kevin Costner is Kevin Costner. He is able

ANTEBELLUM stars Janelle Monáe (Hidden Figures, Moonlight, Harriet), Eric Lange (TV’s “Escape at Dannemora,” “Narcos,” “Lost”), Jena Malone (Contact, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Neon Demon), Jack Huston (Kill Your Darlings, American Hustle, Ben-Hur), Kiersey Clemons (Dope, Sweetheart, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious: Based on the

Candy Corn Director Josh Hasty joined The Dude Abides Podcast this week. Listen in as we talk about his cult classic in the making film. Josh and I talk about the following: Horror Genre Influences The Filmmaking Process of Candy Corn Casting the Film The Importance of the Horror Community

I know you are reading that title and thinking how the HELL does Borat or his extremely politically incorrect behavior have any possibility of having a heart? Well, it may not be the crux of the film, but it is definitely present between Borat and his daughter, played by Irina

Listen in as I review Honest Thief, the latest film from Liam Neeson. Directed by Mark Williams and also stars Kate Walsh, Jeffrey Donovan, Jai Courtney, Anthony Ramos, Robert Patrick, and Jasmine Cephas Jones.  Synopsis: They call him the In and Out Bandit because meticulous thief Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) has

Listen in as I review A Ghost Waits from director Adam Stoall and starring Macleod Andrews and Natalie Walker. The supernatural romantic comedy had its North American Premiere at Screamfest. Made on an indie (small as shit) budget, but pushed to the max of what could be done with that