The 28th Annual Fantasia International Film Festival is Upon Us!
Sachin Hingoo and Jeffery X Martin run down their 10 picks from the 28th annual Fantasia Film Festival, which runs from July 18 through August 4 from Montreal, Quebec
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Saturday At The Movies – Roxy Shih’s ‘Beacon’ (Tribeca Film Festival 2024)
Roxy Shih’s ‘Beacon’ is a gripping two-hander that deftly swirls together themes of distrust, survival, and cosmic horror, anchored by two outstanding performances by its leads Julia Goldani Telles and Demian Bichir.
Saturday At the Movies: Ally Pankiw’s ‘I Used To Be Funny’
Ally Pankiw’s I Used To Be Funny grapples with the aftermath of trauma, adding yet another layer to Rachel Sennott’s increasingly-diverse catalogue of roles.Â
Review: Chris Nash’s ‘In A Violent Nature’
Chris Nash’s “In A Violent Nature” brings a unique arthouse sensibility to the slasher genre, focusing on the killer’s perspective and the portrayal of violence within a natural setting. However, it falls just short of delivering a satisfying payoff and fully exploring its intriguing concept.
Saturday At The Movies: Nathan and David Zellner’s ‘Sasquatch Sunset’
Nathan and David Zellner’s “Sasquatch Sunset” presents a surreal, humorous take on a sasquatch family’s life. Through absurdity, it conveys deep humanity.
Saturday At The Movies: Weston Razooli’s ‘Riddle of Fire’ is a Kidventure for the Ages
Weston Razooli ‘s “Riddle of Fire” is a unique, bold and heartfelt film, blending childhood adventure, paintball, and genuine magic.
Boston Underground Film Festival 2024: In Joseph Mault’s ‘Strange Kindness’, Empathy is Quiet
Boston Underground Film Festival 2024: “Strange Kindness” by Joseph Mault offers a meditative and powerful take on violence, empathy, and resilience in a quiet Cape Cod community.
The Boston Underground Film Festival Hits Beantown This Month!
Sachin Hingoo and Jeffrey X Martin are heading (virtually) to Beantown for the Boston Underground Film Festival! It’s BUFF, and it’s got all the stuff.
Around The Loop: AEW ‘Revolution 2024’ Predictions!
Sachin Hingoo, Josh Wallen, and Jeffery X Martin give their predictions for AEW’s fifth annual Revolution pay per view, featuring Sting’s last match!
Review: Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ Finishes (and Evolves) the Story
After a considerable amount of table-setting in ‘Dune: Part One’, Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ lets us loose into the worlds of mostly Arrakis, but also Geidi Prime to spend some quality time with the Fremen, the Harkonnen, and all of our old pals.
Review: Bertrand Mandico’s ‘She Is Conann’
Bertrand Madico flips the ultra-masculine Conan The Barbarian stories on their heads with a mind-blowing, time-and-space bending tale of a Barbarian queen who traverses multiple lives and deaths. A Barbarian story through a Barbie lens.Â
Review: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Future Holiday Mainstay
Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers is destined to become a must-watch Christmas mainstay with all the reflective poignancy of It’s A Wonderful Life, the youthful charm and humour of A Christmas Story, and the claustrophobic vibes of Die Hard.Â