DANCES WITH FILMS REVIEW! “…doll-like, fetishized girls [lick] something off someone’s something…”
She’s Just a Shadow
"...our man is someone who's been cast aside both in society and on screen..."
Wade in the Water
"...doesn’t line up with the quick and easy clichés of popular culture..."
2nd Class
"...and off the dysfunctional quartet go on a 3 hour tour..."
Disappearance
"... the two finally get a chance to spend time together, but love can’t come that easy."
The Fusion Generation
"Susan is in lousy shape and begins seeing things, particularly a ghost from her past."
Mojave Shadows
“...in Dublin, even if you have a job, you might be homeless.”
Rosie
“...journey through dark and hallucinatory worlds”
Realms
"...brings together titans of the horror movie genre for one project..."
Nightmare Cinema
"...these individuals are given a chance to be heard..."
Dissection
“...there are 11 of Joey Baldwin’s songs. I greatly disliked all but the aforementioned one.”
The Amateur (Or Revenge Of The Quadricorn)
"You may wonder what the hell you just saw when you finish Jesus..."
Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway
"...dip your toes into those alligator-infested, turbulent waters..."
Crawl
"Waking from a night’s slumber, his dream would extend itself into his conscious reality."
The Illumination of Jim Woodring
"Rainbows are sick..."
The Psyborgs
"...a former drug addict whose friend brought her two male cats....Now she cares for eight former strays..."
The Cat Rescuers
"...Tom turns 18, which means that Fiona will be able to send him to a care home..."
Hurry Slowly
"...part dream, memory, and late-night rant...a stunning example of sublime sardonic storytelling..."
Only Trumpets
"...not a film to see if you can’t stand the sight of blood..."
Why Don’t You Just Die?
“Basked in grey hues through which only glimmers of redemption shine..."
Firecrackers
"...flashbacks, possessions, government cover-ups, old lovers, murder, and lots and lots of blood."
The Dark Within
"Fisk leaves such an impression on Phil that he decides to follow him around for a few days."
Phil
"...how do you keep a cool head knowing there’s a dead body in the car."
Silent Panic
"...does show how grief can take its toll on a person..."
Exit 0
“These two forms of sexual fetishism have been labeled as extreme and ‘perverse’...”
Dacryphilia + Hematolagnia
"...a public Facebook poll about whether he should go through with his wedding."
Made Public
“...a love letter to a teacher who shaped the futures of so many wonderful actors...”
Creating A Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
"...an unabashed asshole, a jerk who repeatedly says hateful things..."
Pause
"...the brothers’ stupidity gives every gag, a gratifying spit shine."
The Baker Brothers
“...believes that he is on a mission from God to bring back his...long lost childhood friend.”
A Sweet Record of Murder
"He’s the smartest one in the room. He’s a warm-blooded hitman..."
Cold Blood
"...two people who love each other but find themselves on opposite sides..."
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
"...a remarkably engaging film and one of the best surprises of the year."
36 Hours
"...blind ambition and old-school zeal for authoritarian discipline has tragic repercussions..."
The Last Whistle
"...the gold standard of the small business owner."
Hot Doug’s the Movie
“...it brings out so much emotion in a place one wouldn’t think emotion would exist…”
30 for 30: The Good, The Bad, The Hungry
"...should be required viewing for young members of the LGBTQA+ community..."
Southern Pride
"...no matter what you have been through, you are not alone."
X: The Human Condition
“...it bursts wide open into a critique of capitalism, the Brazilian government, the US government, racism, and more...”
Calidris
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST REVIEW! "The exposed wound causes the club members to reveal their fangs ..."
Mama Pingpong Social Club
“…a jovial farce, an eccentric musical, a cheerful fairy-tale, an affectionate rom-com, and even a solemn reminder of the current refugee crisis.”
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
“...not a bad film, but an excessive one.”
Midsommar
"...we really wanted it to be putting up the best circumstances for a younger audience to be brought into Shakespeare, but not to feel like they’re taking their vitamins."
Claire McCarthy on Directing Ophelia
"...less interested in telling Karen’s story than exploring the idea of Karen."
A Bright Light
"Her parents, seemingly oblivious to their son’s condition, simply allow him to destroy everything in the house…"
Zombie Bro
Palm Springs ShortFest Review! "...often a journey one walks alone, and having supportive friends...makes it exponentially easier."
Burton Before and After
"A young couple suffers a miscarriage and attends a comic-con the next day."
A Bad Feeling
"...two demon henchmen that are mobsters. One is a deep-voiced muscle, while the other is a short jokester..."
One Hell of an Angel
“…an ode to how much can be done with very little.”
The Plagiarists
“...somebody’s entire life, their personality, all their idiosyncrasies, and passions, under one roof.”
The Blue Door
"...Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they aren’t after you..."
Killbird
PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST REVIEW! "...Toril is stuck with her loser boyfriend."
The Proposal
"In stressful situations, we often make small mistakes leading to dire consequences."
The Blind Mouse
“...focuses on the life of newly widowed American woman...”
Hampstead
"...mystery lies behind the notion that the stranger...is a creation of Albert’s mind or if Albert has just lost his mind."
Unwritten
"...finds that all the pages detailing what she’s been dreaming about have been written on the typewriter.”
Underwood
"...unfolds the drama slowly, focusing on small moments of joy and love..."
Before We Lose
"...likely make you appreciate the family you have a whole lot more...”
Kindred Spirits
“As the Earth grew smaller and smaller behind them, things like politics and religion began to seem comparatively minuscule to the men.”
First to the Moon
“A time travel love story would intrigue any fan of the sci-fi genre.”
The Man With The Magic Box
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