2019 Nashville Film Festival Archives

The Haunting of Pennhurst Brings Back Memories and Uncovers Horrors

Pennhurst Asylum as seen in The Haunting of Pennhurst

I’ve been working in the haunted attractions industry for almost two decades now, and Pennhurst is a name I’ve heard plenty of times over the years. It’s always been spoken of as one of the top haunts in the country,… Continue Reading →

Compliance Turns Surveillance Anxiety Into Sensory Overload

Very recently, my wife and I were driving when we started talking about adding a parking pad to our driveway. Neither of us had ever really considered it before. It was just one of those out-of-the-blue conversations, and since we… Continue Reading →

October 4, 2026

The Higher Path: A Promotion, a Promise and a Price

I’ve always found the term “self-help” funny. If I knew how to fix whatever was wrong, I probably would have done it already. If I read a book, watch a video or listen to somebody explain how to get my… Continue Reading →

September 30, 2026

Crystal Cross Finds Heart Between Gas Stations

I’d like to think I’d make a decent road-trip companion. I can appreciate a good playlist, I’m usually interested in a questionable roadside attraction and I understand that stopping for snacks is an essential part of the journey. Beyond that,… Continue Reading →

September 28, 2026

Tennessee Filmmakers Accent the Nashville Film Festival

Tennessee filmmakers young and old from across the state strut their stuff as the 57th Annual Nashville Film Festival premieres show off local talent. Celebrating the art of film, music and culture, the Nashville Film Festival was originally founded in… Continue Reading →

September 27, 2026

Sparks Celebrates the Cinema Through Time Travel

Nothing grabs your attention like a young lady walking home after fighting with her mother and discovering a random cigarette vending machine in the middle of the road, which happens to disperse a Godard book (along with packs of cigs)…. Continue Reading →

September 22, 2026

Nashville Film Festival 2026: Old Traditions and New Discoveries

It’s almost time for the Nashville Film Festival again. After so many years, this has become an annual tradition for me. When it rolls around, I know it’s time to start looking through the lineup and figuring out how many… Continue Reading →

September 21, 2026

The 55th Nashville Film Festival Did Not Disappoint with Animated Shorts

The Nashville Film Festival has long been recognized as one of the premier film festivals in the country. Each summer, film enthusiasts from all over head to Music City to immerse themselves in the festival’s many events. While the feature-length… Continue Reading →

September 27, 2024

Clone Cops Spins Comedy into the Death Game Genre

Death games have long been a captivating theme in cinema, exploring humanity’s darkest impulses and the thrill of survival. Films like The Running Man (1987), based on a Stephen King novella, brought this concept to the forefront, depicting a dystopian… Continue Reading →

September 27, 2024

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Film noir, a genre that emerged in the 1940s, remains a beloved staple of cinematic storytelling, captivating audiences with its moody atmospheres, moral ambiguity and intricate plots. Rooted in post-war disillusionment, films like The Maltese Falcon (1941) established noir’s signature… Continue Reading →

September 23, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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