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Uzumaki Spirals into Animated Horrors

The Spooky Season often takes me to destinations I might not ordinarily visit, and I usually appreciate the journey. Now that October has arrived, it’s time to finally get into the Halloween spirit with something strange. Via its Toonami late-night… Continue Reading →

October 4, 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

Music and Monsters: Previewing the 2024 Nashville Film Festival!

Nashville Film Festival logo with film reel icon.

If you’ve ever attended the Nashville Film Festival before, you already know that this is a week-long celebration of film, music and culture. And if you don’t know much about the big event, you might not know about all of… Continue Reading →

September 15, 2024

The Killer’s Game is Mindless, Yet Undeniably Entertaining

Man aiming a rifle with a scope.

Action movies often occupy a curious space in cinema, where they can sometimes feel mindless, yet undeniably entertaining. Their plots may be thin, character development minimal and dialogue occasionally trite, but the sheer spectacle of explosive stunts, high-octane chases and… Continue Reading →

September 12, 2024

Speak No Evil: A Movie for the Casual Horror Fan

Man with beard reflected in mirror.

Going out of your way to avoid offending someone is something everyone has done at some point. Speak No Evil (2024) delves expertly into the complex and profound ramifications of prioritizing the comfort of others over oneself, shedding light on… Continue Reading →

September 12, 2024

Matt Berry Deserves Some Shadows Emmy Love!

Man with beard in black coat, looking away.

What We Do in the Shadows, the 2014 big-screen release, introduced me to Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. Their dry humor with a supernatural twist was right up my alley and the original vampire mockumentary had me in stitches. Instantly,… Continue Reading →

September 8, 2024

Believe the Hype: Strange Darling is the Surprise Hit of the Year

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As always, this will be a spoiler-free review of a film that should be experienced without any prior knowledge for the best viewing experience. The only information I had about Strange Darling before watching it was that numerous online creators… Continue Reading →

September 7, 2024

Never Go Full Burton: A Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Summary

Beetlejuice and director Tim Burton on set.

Hardcore fans of Tropic Thunder might recognize the random line of dialogue referenced in my title, which is found near the conclusion of the 2008 film. While it was crude in its execution and could have been stated more elegantly,… Continue Reading →

September 6, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Classic Burton, But is That a Good Thing?

Man in striped suit with creepy smile.

I absolutely love Tim Burton’s original Beetlejuice because it perfectly captures that quirky, imaginative style that Burton is known for, blending the eerie with the humorous in a way that feels both unique and timeless. The film’s whimsical world, filled… Continue Reading →

September 5, 2024
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