Tribeca 2023 Review: CHASING CHASING AMY

Reviewed by: Josh "The Merc" Raynor

TIFF 2022 Review: PATRICK AND THE WHALE

 

Movie Review: CONSOLE WARS (2020)

Reviewed by: Joshua Raynor

Movie Review: 8 BROKEN HEARTS (2017)

Pain is something we all deal with at some point in our lives, and it’s something that can shape who we are as people.  But the true test is how we handle it and whether or not we allow it to control our lives.  This documentary showcases eight brave individuals who all bare their own form of pain and how they were able to deal with it.  8 Broken Hearts captures the stories of these courageous individuals who undergo a moving transformation by sharing their experiences and courageously baring their souls. As the film reveals, pain is a feeling that sticks around, often with great detail, but it is something that everyone shares.

Short Film Spotlight: MOTHER'S DAY

Welcome back to another installment of SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT, where we highlight some of the best short films out there. This week we take a look at Mother's Day, a documentary directed by Elizabeth Lo, exploring how children are affected by the incarceration of their parents in the state of California.

Family Movie Night: JEDI JUNIOR HIGH

Welcome to another installment of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, where we give our recommendation on a family-friendly movie to enjoy. This week we review the 2014 documentary, JEDI JUNIOR HIGH.

Once upon a time in 2009, in the Anaheim suburb of Costa Mesa, CA, a group of children and pre-teens were gathered to stage a musical version of The Empire Strikes Back, the fifth installment in the Star Wars saga. The budget was low, the rehearsal time was short, and the talent was about where you would expect it to be with a bunch of child actors. Jedi Junior High tells the story of that strange and heroic undertaking.

Oscars Week Series: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE REVIEWS

Welcome to our special OSCAR WEEK SERIES of reviews. This series will go through the seven categories in which an award is given based on the entire film (rather than any one constituent element). This fourth review in the series will go through the DOCUMENTARY FEATURE nominees.

What’s On Netflix: THE WHITE HELMETS

Welcome to another installment of WHAT’S ON NETFLIX?, where we pick out a film or series currently playing on Netflix and review it for the fans. This week’s selection is a critically acclaimed documentary short that recently received an Academy Award nomination…THE WHITE HELMETS.

Side By Side: SOMM vs. SOMM: INTO THE BOTTLE

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, or two similar movies. This week we're looking at two documentaries set in the world of wine: 2012's SOMM and it's 2015 follow-up, SOMM: INTO THE BOTTLE.

Short Film Spotlight: BIGNATTYDADDY

Welcome to another installment of SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT, where we dive into the world of, you guessed it, short films, good or bad, and give you our thoughts. This week we take a look at a documentary about a fifteen year old steriod user: BIGNATTYDADDY.

Short Film Spotlight: BORN TO BE MILD

Welcome to another installment of SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT, where we dive into the world, you guessed it, short films, good or bad, and give you our thoughts. This week we take a look at the 2014 documentary...BORN TO BE MILD. 

Movie Review: DOOMED! THE UNTOLD STORY OF ROGER CORMAN'S 'THE FANTASTIC FOUR'

Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four is a film that has been on my radar for over twenty years, ever since it first came out that the film was being made.  Then about ten years ago, I managed to get my hands on a copy of the film.  Just from watching it, you could tell just how ambitious of a film it really was, and how much it would have benefited from a larger budget and better technology.  It wasn't until just a few years ago that I began to learn about the truth behind the making of this film and the fact that it was never meant to be seen by anyone, ever, which is a terrible shame.

Why Haven't I Seen That?: EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP

Welcome to a new installment of WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THAT?, where we talk about a must-see or iconic movie that we have never seen...until now. This week we take a look at the 2010 documentary...EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP.  Enjoy.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Director A.J. Schnack Talks About His New Short Film 'Speaking Is Difficult'

In an exclusive interview, Speaking Is Difficult director A.J. Schnack tells Bailey T. Steen about the shocking world we live in. Whether that be the state of our finger pointing society or the tragic actions and inactions that are costing so many lives today thanks to mass gun violence. He kindly answered our questions about his much praised short documentary that just released this May.  You can watch the film and read my review HERE.

Short Film Spotlight: SPEAKING IS DIFFICULT

Welcome back to another installment of SHORT FILM SPOTLIGHT.  This week, we take a look at the powerful short documentary by director A.J. Schnack...SPEAKING IS DIFFICULT.

'Gleason' Red Carpet Photos From The New Orleans Premier - June 16, 2016

Red carpet photos from the New Orleans Premiere of GLEASON at the Orpheum Theater!