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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 →

Secret Mall Apartment Stashes Hidden Truths

The 2024 awards season was very good to Jesse Eisenberg. A Real Pain received much acclaim and numerous awards, but it also allowed the multi-hyphenate filmmaker to make a victory lap, of sorts, afterward and take on more behind-the-camera opportunities… Continue Reading →

December 7, 2025

Warfare is a Gritty and Realistic Look at Modern Combat

When I sat down to watch Warfare, I could not help thinking about the stories my dad used to tell me about his time in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He flew missions over Germany, navigating the… Continue Reading →

November 29, 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

Your Host Gets Gory with Game Time

Plenty of tricks are the treats for Halloween as Jackie Earle Haley games some unwilling subjects in Your Host for the spooky season!

October 14, 2025

Scurry Brings the Skitters, Screams and Suffocation

When I was a teenager, my family took a road trip through New Mexico and one of the stops was Carlsbad Caverns. If you’ve never been, imagine a place where the Earth seems to swallow you whole. The park ranger… Continue Reading →

October 7, 2025

The Summer of Steel, Shadows and Screams: Best of Summer 2025

Summer 2025 has been a feeding frenzy for my two biggest obsessions: comics and horror. Those are the twin engines that usually drive my choices in pop culture. But the beauty of this summer has been how those passions bled… Continue Reading →

September 9, 2025

Brotherhood and Brutality Power The Long Walk

When I was younger, I signed up for a walkathon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I remember thinking it would be easy — just walk 10 miles with no time limit, right? But after what felt… Continue Reading →

September 2, 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

New Directors Make a Splash at the 2025 Nashville Film Festival!

The 56th Nashville Film Festival is coming up, and I am excited to attend in person for the first time. It’s one of the oldest festivals in the United States, featuring nearly 150 films from around the world! This includes… Continue Reading →

August 25, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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