Alex Carter 
Check out our 3 recommendations for family-friendly anime to watch during school breaks! As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, let’s take advantage of the winter holidays to stay warm and cozy on the couch for some quality family viewing time. Here are three perfect Japanese anime recommendations for viewers of all ages, … Read more
Charley, a hard-living artist and wandering contractor portrayed by Alex Hurt, has been struggling with early mornings lately. He often finds it difficult to remember the previous night’s happenings, and as the central character of Larry Fessenden’s horror classic, “Blackout,” he frequently wakes up semi-clothed in the wilderness, with his tattered attire clearly stained with … Read more
Eleanor Coppola, recognized for her behind-the-scenes work on some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary movies, such as the notoriously difficult production of “Apocalypse Now,” and mother to a brood of filmmakers, has passed away. She was 87 years old. The Coppola family revealed in a statement that Eleanor passed away peacefully at her … Read more
The iconic sound that signals a night of watching a movie or series from the Netflix catalog is the well-known TUDUM. How did this sound bite become the auditory identity of the platform? Are you familiar with House of Cards? Launched in 2013 by Beau Willimon, this series is based on a novel by Michael … Read more
In the world of cinema that centers around the struggles of the working class, there has always been one towering figure, as sturdy as an old oak tree: Ken Loach. This acclaimed British director, known for his political stance, has given us unforgettable films like “Kes,” “Riff-Raff,” “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,” “I, Daniel … Read more
Caution: The article below includes spoilers for “Civil War.” The United States is in chaos in “Civil War.” The Western Forces, a military alliance between Texas and California, is on the brink of retaking a besieged capital. A group of journalists journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., with the aim of conducting a … Read more
The peril of revamping a cherished movie is no secret. The 1991 comedic film “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” which starred Christina Applegate, wasn’t exactly a hit with critics over three decades ago, yet it has grown into a cult classic, particularly among older millennials who were raised on the film. It serves as … Read more
Some recollections linger in our subconscious, awaiting a spark to bring them to the forefront. This spark can sometimes be a dish seasoned with potent nostalgia. This is the kind of unforgettable taste that the lively, exquisitely beautiful hand-drawn musical “Chicken for Linda!” delivers. Created by co-directors and life partners Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta, … Read more
Riley Keough, a renowned movie star, seemingly disappears into the wilderness of Humboldt County in the Zellner brothers’ extraordinary silent film, “Sasquatch Sunset”. This movie is an exceptional blend of a nature documentary, silent comedy, survivalist tragedy, and, from the perspective of its four Sasquatch protagonists, a terrifying alien encounter. Keough, along with her co-stars … Read more
Viewers of Vera Drew’s quirky new film, “The People’s Joker,” are welcomed with an initial disclaimer explaining that the film is not designed to violate any known copyrights. The film’s logo later emphasizes this by branding Drew’s innovative portrayal of everyone’s beloved Batman antagonist as “a fair-use comic-book parody/trans autofiction.” Much like Drew’s fictional character, … Read more
