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Zootopia 2: A Smart Sequel About Prejudice, Truth and Trust

I have always been fascinated by the little snap judgments people make when they think no one is watching. Growing up, I saw it all the time. Someone would clutch their purse a little tighter when a stranger walked by,… Continue Reading →

Stitch Head: Stitching Together Heart, Humor and Halloween

Every October, movie studios dust off their broomsticks and serve up something spooky, but not too spooky for the kids. It’s a long-standing Halloween tradition, stretching back to the likes of Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown and, more recently, the surprisingly charming Spirit… Continue Reading →

October 27, 2025

Fantastic Fest ’25 is Already Heralded with Wondrous Tidings

Hear ye, hear ye! 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the legendary Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, hosted annually by the Alamo Drafthouse. It has become a cornerstone for genre film enthusiasts worldwide. Cinephiles and celebrities enjoy eight days filled… Continue Reading →

August 27, 2025

The 2025 Nashville Film Festival Proves “We Are Family”

It’s that time of year again. Summer is fading, fall is just around the corner and Halloween is already creeping into our thoughts (well, my thoughts anyway). But before the pumpkins and ghouls take over, there’s another annual tradition to… Continue Reading →

August 26, 2025

Memoir of a Snail Should Break Preconceived Animated Barriers

In the pop-culture realm, gastropods seem to be en vogue. First, Junji Ito transformed ordinary humans into strange snail-like creatures through a wicked curse in Uzumaki and now, an IFC Films release is receiving a lot of publicity as word-of-mouth… Continue Reading →

November 19, 2024

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

Batman: Caped Crusader Explores the Depth of a New Gotham

As a lifelong fan of Batman: The Animated Series, I find myself sharing the same excitement I felt as a child with my daughter as we watch it together. The show’s timeless appeal lies in its masterful storytelling, compelling characters… Continue Reading →

August 2, 2024

Nashville Film Festival Shorts and Spirit Halloween: The Movie

It’s the first day of October and that means it’s an all-new day at the Nashville Film Festival… so it’s time to watch some all-new entertainment! Matt takes a look at the short films Shedding Angels, OST. and Night of… Continue Reading →

October 1, 2022

Genndy Prepares for a Another Emmy with Primal’s Second Season

Per Matt Something is definitely amiss if you don’t recognize the name Genndy Tartakovsky in the year 2022. The multi-hyphenate filmmaker rose to prominence working on The Powerpuff Girls and Batman: The Animated Series, later creating Dexter’s Laboratory and Star… Continue Reading →

September 19, 2022

The Simpsons’ Parasite: Treehouse of Horror

Per Matt Did you happen to catch “Treehouse of Horror XXXII” last week? Airing during Season 33, episode 709 touched on some killer satire to go along with the spooky season. In what has become an annual highlight of The… Continue Reading →

October 25, 2021

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Zootopia 2: A Smart Sequel About Prejudice, Truth and Trust

Stitch Head: Stitching Together Heart, Humor and Halloween

Memoir of a Snail Should Break Preconceived Animated Barriers

Batman: Caped Crusader Explores the Depth of a New Gotham