The writer/director draws on classic exploitation tropes to create a bleak vision of the future that is both funny and frightening.
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HD Digital Review: ‘Planet of the Apes 1968’ 50th Anniversary Edition
From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, the 'Planet of the Apes 1968' 50th Anniversary Edition version in digital HD (Blu-ray and DVD also available) is a wonder (3.5 out of four stars).
Read More »Interview: Alicia Slimmer on Taking ‘Creedmoria’ from Idea to Distribution — Cannoli, Rejections and Dreams
I see so many great films at festivals that then disappear from the radar, I was delighted to find out that 'Creedmoria' was coming out on VOD on May 15, 2018. I spoke with writer/producer/director Alicia Slimmer about the filmmaker journey from random thought to available on everybody’s iPhone.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’
In her film Nivens underscores that Barbie's tiny shoulders perhaps unfairly carry the symbolic aspirations of women and young girls.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival World Premiere ‘Momentum Generation’
A compelling story about a great sport before commercialism completely took over.
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Never underestimate opportunity and the vision of innovative genius.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘A Quiet Place’
Set in 2020 in a non-distinct rural area, the horror-thriller 'A Quiet Place' is an incredible film experience (3.5 stars out of four) about a family surviving in their rural home after alien creatures have seemingly conquered the Earth.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Distant Sky: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Live in Copenhagen’ (2018)
Fans should rush to see this magnificent film.
Read More »4K UHD/Blu-ray Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Lays the Hammer Down in 4K
'Thor: Ragnarok' gives the Marvel franchise a breath of fresh air. Featuring spectacular video and great audio, the 4K presentation is the best way to view.
Read More »SXSW 24 Beats Per Second: Making Friends with Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is the band credited with popularizing Southern Rock during the 1970s. Their hits such as "Sweet Home Alabama," "That Smell," and "Gimme Three Steps" are known to many people who probably couldn’t identify the band. 'If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd' was a revealing and touching portrait of artists gone too soon.
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