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Chalamet, Paltrow and A’zion Shine in Marty Supreme

I have lived my entire life under the foolish assumption that only the Big Sports are allowed to be ruthless. Football. Boxing. Hockey. The ones where teeth are lost, careers end on stretchers, and someone’s uncle still insists the game… Continue Reading →

28 Years Later: Expectations, Reality and a Very Different Movie

I went into 28 Years Later expecting water. Clean, familiar, maybe a little stale from sitting out too long, but ultimately recognizable. I expected the cinematic equivalent of rehydration, something that would remind me why this series mattered, hit the… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2025

Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story That Needs More Bite

I have always had a soft spot for stories that take something familiar and twist it just enough to make it feel new again. Give me a reimagined fairy tale, a sideways sequel, a villain-centric prequel and I am all… Continue Reading →

November 19, 2025

V/H/S/Halloween: A Candy-Coated Nightmare

I have a deep love for anthology horror films. They remind me of digging into a trick-or-treat bag at the end of Halloween night: You dump it all out on the floor, not knowing what you are going to find…. Continue Reading →

October 24, 2025

Peacock Struts as the Nashville Film Festival Wraps

Imposter syndrome takes new twists in Bernhard Wenger’s Peacock, a satirical tragicomedy that made its Southeastern premiere at the 56th Nashville Film Festival.

September 26, 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

CreatiVets: Where Silence Becomes Art

My dad was a World War II veteran, but like so many of his generation, he rarely spoke about his service. The only story he ever shared was that he flew over Germany with Ed Koch — yes, the future… Continue Reading →

September 24, 2025

No Experience Necessary: Seniors Craft a Horror Movie in Silver Screamers

I can picture it now. My mom, almost 80 and dealing with dementia, rolling through the halls of her assisted living center with a mischievous grin plastered across her face. She’d be the one hiding rubber bats in the cafeteria,… Continue Reading →

September 22, 2025

731 (Evil Unbound): Where Storytelling Meets Historical Atrocities

I’ve always believed movies should entertain, first and foremost. Whether it’s a goofy comedy, a bone-chilling horror flick or a sweeping epic, the primary job of a film is to grab you, keep your eyes glued to the screen, and… Continue Reading →

September 20, 2025

Him Kicks Off Strong, but Fumbles the Ball

It’s that time of year in Tennessee when the leaves change colors — from bright reds and fiery oranges to golden yellows — covering the landscape in stunning fall hues. We are patiently waiting for cooler temperatures and more signs… Continue Reading →

September 19, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Chalamet, Paltrow and A’zion Shine in Marty Supreme

CreatiVets: Where Silence Becomes Art

No Experience Necessary: Seniors Craft a Horror Movie in Silver Screamers

Him Kicks Off Strong, but Fumbles the Ball