The cult favorite 'Puppet Master' franchise gets the reboot treatment no one asked for.
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Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘Halloween’ – Not the One from 1978
This sequel to the original slasher flick which introduced the world to Michael Myers exceeded my expectations and the crowd reacted enthusiastically.
Read More »RTX Austin: Animation, Gaming, Comedy and More
RTX (Rooster Teeth Experience) Austin brings together fans, filmmakers, celebrities, cosplayers, and more to enjoy the output from RoosterTeeth.com, a super successful online entertainment company. They bill the event, which took place August 3 to 5, as an “Animation, Gaming, and Comedy Experience”. That just scratches the surface. As I …
Read More »RTX Film Review: ‘Blood Fest’ Lives Up to its Name’s Promise
What if you went to a horror movie fan event and the zombies and vampires were real?
Read More »SDCC Interview: Spencer F. Lee Talks About ‘From the Bridge’
Spencer F. Lee’s homage to the geekdom of pop cultural creators fans From the Bridge is a feature-length documentary coming out at the end of the summer. Lee, along with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols and others tease the new film in a special preview at this year’s Comic-Con International (AKA …
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘A Quiet Place’
A horror film that cares more about its characters than its creatures, which is why the viewer cares when the Abbotts are in danger.
Read More »My (Tentative) 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule
Picking what to watch at the fest never gets easier.
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 »SXSW World Premiere: The Visually Striking ‘Field Guide to Evil’
With an impressive list of international directors providing interpretations of their own local legends, the blood-soaked 'Field Guide to Evil' brings surreal nightmares to life.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Get Out’ (Special Free Prez Day Show Mon@7p)
'Get Out' (3.5 stars) genuinely surprises today’s dynamic and demanding movie audiences. Visual effects, music, cinematography, editing, and set design elevate this thriller to a very high level. Free President's Day show on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. (55 theaters).
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