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Eternity Is A24’s Most Heartfelt Romance, Yet

I have been cleaning out my old house lately, the kind of slow-and-dusty process that sends you drifting down memory lanes you did not even know were still open. In one of the back closets, I found a stack of… 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

Queens of the Dead: Where the Undead Learn to Slay

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” That single line, whispered with mock menace in Night of the Living Dead, forever changed horror. It is amazing how a simple tease between siblings could ignite one of cinema’s most enduring legacies. For… Continue Reading →

October 21, 2025

Mini Horrors: Graveyard Shorts Shine at the 56th Nashville Film Festival

Like last year, the 2025 Nashville Film Festival once again proved itself as the premier film event in Middle Tennessee, drawing in cinephiles, industry insiders and first-time festival goers alike. The sheer range of films on display — from intimate… Continue Reading →

September 24, 2025

London Calling Isn’t New, But It’s Entertaining as Hell

When I think back on The Rundown (2003), what always jumps out at me isn’t the jungle setting or even The Rock swinging a two-by-four like the chair shots he did to Mick Foley. It’s the story buried underneath all… Continue Reading →

September 18, 2025

Nobody 2: Family Vacation — Assassin Edition

Do you remember growing up and not having much of a say in where your parents took you on vacation? You might have dreamed of Disneyland, Hawaii or some other magical, expensive destination. But Mom and Dad had other ideas,… Continue Reading →

August 13, 2025

Peacemaker Found 99 Doors, With a Problem in Each One

Season 2 of Peacemaker has arrived, officially introducing its characters to the DCU, and through two episodes, at least, it feels like a welcome change. But that feeling could instantly veer into a new direction, as there are absolutely no… Continue Reading →

August 1, 2025

Opus: Come for the Cult, Stay for the Confusion

My first cult experience was the Cult of Jon. It happened at Dragon Con, somewhere between the endless escalator rides and the late-night panels, where everyone pretends they’re not running on three hours of sleep and sheer nerd adrenaline. I… Continue Reading →

July 22, 2025

Does Jurassic World: Rebirth Resurrect the Franchise?

The year is 1993. I’m 8 years old, visiting Orlando with my family for a trip to Disney World. After a few days filled with scorching heat and roller coasters, we decided to go to the theater to watch a… Continue Reading →

July 2, 2025

Get Roasty with the New Indie Horror, Marshmallow

Is there anything more quintessentially summer than gathering around a campfire to recount ghost stories? Picture the flickering flames as the fire crackles and embers pop, the soft rustle of leaves and the occasional snap of twigs underfoot. Friends huddle… Continue Reading →

June 24, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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