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RETURN TO OZ (1985): A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Introduction As the world awaits a 'Return to Oz' in the shape of Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s smash hit, Wicked, let...

SINNERS Review: Ryan Coogler’s Fully-Realized Directorial Vision

Introduction Director Ryan Coogler had a pretty spotless track record before directing Sinners. Fruitvale Station was a critical success that introduced the world to Michael...

AIRPLANE!: Surely It Can’t Be Celebrating Its 45th Anniversary?

Introduction Released on July 2, 1980, Airplane! became an instant classic and has remained a timeless beacon of absurd humor in cinema. Directed by Jim...

BARK: A Review Of The New Survival/Thriller Premiering At Fantastic Fest

Introduction While there is nothing wrong with big studio productions making a splash at Fantastic Fest, the humbler indie films are the heart and soul...

YOU’RE NOT ME (Tu No Eres Yo): A Fantastic Fest Family Thriller Review

Introduction As we continue our tantalizing journey through the wonderful programming at Fantastic Fest, we come to the Spanish film, You’re Not Me. Co-directed, written,...

MAN ON THE RUN: Director Cassius Michael Kim Talks About Fugitive Jho Low!

Introduction The true story of corruption and betrayal leading up to one of the largest financial scandals in history, Man on the Run (2023) uncovers...

SHORT CUTS (1993) – A 30th Anniversary Review

Introduction With a deft ensemble and complex themes, Robert Altman’s Short Cuts (1993) is a well-crafted menagerie of ideas that mostly come together in a rewarding...

Fantastic Fest 2023 – What’s Underneath THE COFFEE TABLE?

Introduction Film festivals are chock-full of thrillers that attempt to explore the psychological ramifications of unusual high-pressure situations. The premise of these films often proposes...
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