#SXSW: “WITCH HUNT”
By Amanda Gilmore
Set in present-day America where witches are real and witchcraft is illegal, Claire (Gideon Adlon) and her family help two young witches avoid law enforcement and cross the border for asylum in Mexico. Writer-Director Elle Callahan has created a fun witch tale with a strong cast of young up-and-coming talent.
Films about witches have been done time and time again. However, Callahan has given it a fresh take by setting them in the ...
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#SXSW: “OFFSEASON”
By Amanda Gilmore
This Midnighter tells the story of Marie (Jocelin Donahue) who, after receiving a mysterious letter about her mother’s vandalized grave, travels to a desolate island town and soon becomes trapped in a nightmare.
Writer-Director Mickey Keating creates a mythical Horror film that delivers on suspense. From the moment Marie gets onto the island there is an eerie atmosphere with the use of his production, lighting and sound design. As the ...
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#SXSW: “THE FALLOUT”
Review by Amanda Gilmore
During a deadly high school shooting, Vada (Jenna Ortega) and fellow students Mia (Maddie Ziegler) and Quinton (Miles Fitch) survive by hiding in a bathroom stall. In the aftermath, Vada struggles with processing her emotions and suffering from PTSD. Her relationships with her family and friends, along with her view of the world are forever altered.
Canadian Actress-Writer-Director Megan Park makes her Feature-debut with this heartbreaking look at one ...
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#PRODUCTWATCH: 2021 HONDA HRV TOURING
If you love the functionality of an SUV but without all the excess bulk, the 2021 HONDA HRV TOURING is just for you. We had the pleasure of reuniting with this family of amazing vehicles just as we are coming out of shutdown out my way. While we recognize that we still have a ways to go before seeing any semblance of businesses operating at full capacity and events picking-up in the City, we appreciate the opportunity at least for the HRV in a gorgeous Aegean Blue Metallic, to have been a part ...
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#SXSW: “PAUL DOOD’S DEADLY LUNCH BREAK”
Review by David Baldwin
Paul Dood (Tom Meeten) wants to be famous. He has the costume, the dance routine and the ambition to win the national talent competition. Except everyone treats him like a walking punchline, and his attempts at getting to the audition are thwarted by the narcissistic actions of five different individuals. Distraught over missing his shot, Paul swears revenge and plans a deadly rampage lunch break against everyone who wronged him.
PAUL DOOD’S DEADLY LUNCH BREAK ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “IN THE HEIGHTS”
From the genius mind of Lin-Manuel Miranda comes IN THE HEIGHTS! Check-out this brand-new look at the eagerly-awaited Musical coming soon to HBO MAX.
Synopsis:
Lights up on the vibrant and tight-knit community of Washington Heights... where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big. From Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Jon M. Chu, In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: 2021 TORONTO ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEW
The 2021 Toronto Animation Film Festival runs online from March 24 to 27, 2021 and included this year in their lineup are Academy Award-nominated WOLFWALKERS, Germán Acuña’s Nahuel and the Magic Book, Ujicha’s Violence Voyager, and including a special screening of Sony Pictures’ classic hit Heavy Metal, followed by a Q&A with director Gerald Potterton. The Festival is comprised of more than 100 Short Films and Features.
Complete list of ...
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#SXSW: “THE RETURN: LIFE AFTER ISIS”
By Amanda Gilmore
This timely Documentary follows a group of Western women who left their respective countries to join ISIS. Now they want to return home but their countries don’t want them back. Therefore, resulting in them and their children being held in detention camps in northern Syria.
Director Alba Sotorra Clua has created an empathetic and sensitive documentary by giving these women a chance to tell their story. Two women in the camp many may have heard about ...
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#SXSW: “HERE BEFORE”
Review by Amanda Gilmore
Writer-Director Stacey Gregg is making her Feature debut with this unsettling Psychological Thriller. It follows Laura (Andrea Riseborough) who, along with her husband and son, is grieving the loss of her young daughter, Josie. When a new family moves in next door, Laura becomes close with their daughter, Megan (Niamh Dornan), who would’ve been the same age as Josie. When Megan begins talking about intimate details involving Josie and the night she ...
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#SXSW: “RECOVERY”
Review by David Baldwin
It is February 2020, and Jamie (Whitney Call) is celebrating her birthday at home with her friends and her sister/roommate Blake (Mallory Everton). The pair are happy and excited for all the things they plan to do in the months ahead. Flash to March, as the COVID-19 pandemic sets in and everything changes overnight. Weeks into lockdown, they discover a letter informing them of a COVID outbreak at their Nana’s (Anna Sward Hansen) retirement community. Fearing for ...
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