V/H/S/Beyond, 2024. Directed by Jay Cheel/Jordan Downey/Christian Long/Justin Long/Justin Martinez/Virat Pal/Kate Siegel. Starring Brian Baker, Trevor Dow, Alan Maxson, Mitch Horowitz, and James C. Burns. SYNOPSIS: The found footage anthology returns with a bit of a sci-fi twist. We are now up to the seventh instalment of the V/H/S franchise, and over the past three […]
Ranking Reese Witherspoon’s Romantic Comedies
Casey Chong ranks the romantic comedies of Reese Witherspoon… Much like Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, Reese Witherspoon is synonymous with the rom-com genre, even though the actress has explored different genres such as biographical dramas (Walk the Line, Wild) and thrillers (Freeway, Fear). And yet, it was the rom-com genre that skyrocketed Witherspoon’s career, […]
2025 Sundance Film Festival Review – Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, 2025. Directed by Shoshannah Stern. Featuring Marlee Matlin, Shoshannah Stern, Henry Winkler, Lauren Ridloff, and Troy Kotsur. SYNOPSIS: In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language […]
2025 Sundance Film Festival Review – Come See Me in the Good Light
Come See Me in the Good Light, 2025, Directed by Ryan White. Featuring Andrea Gibson, Megan Falley, Heather Mann, Emily Clay, and Bethy Leonard. SYNOPSIS: Two poets, one incurable cancer diagnosis. Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley go on an unexpectedly funny and poignant journey through love, life, and mortality. Ryan White’s documentary follows poet laureate […]
2025 Sundance Film Festival Review – Heightened Scrutiny
Heightened Scrutiny, 2025, Directed by Sam Feder. Featuring Tre’vell Anderson, Katie Barnes, Mina Brewer, Alberto Cairo, Gina Chua, Jelani Cobb, Laverne Cox, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Ari Drennen, Eli Erlick, Morgan D. Givens, Julie Hollar, Sabrina Imbler, Alexia Korberg, Wesley Lowery, Maria, Mila, Muna Mire, Miss Peppermint, Elliot Page, Pau, Kae Petrin, Phillip Picardi, Lydia […]
2025 Sundance Film Festival Review – André Is an Idiot
André Is an Idiot, 2025. Directed by Tony Benna. Featuring André Ricciardi, Janice Ricciardi, Tallula Ricciardi, Delilah Ricciardi, Lee Einhorn, Nick Ricciardi, Tommy Chong, Peter Carnochan, PhD., Ryan Lee, Jason Harris, Tommy Means, Stelio Kitrilakis and Waffles (the cat). SYNOPSIS: Andre, an irreverent man, embarks on an unexpected journey after receiving a terminal diagnosis, determined […]
The Return of Cameron Diaz: Her Best Movies Worth Revisiting
Casey Chong looks at Cameron Diaz’s best films as the star makes her return to the screen… It’s nice to see the long-missed Cameron Diaz ‘Back in Action‘ after an 11-year hiatus following her retirement from acting to raise her family. Her latest movie, streaming now on Netflix [read our review here], also sees her […]
Ex Machina at 10: The Story Behind the Thought-Provoking Piece of Speculative Fiction
Hasitha Fernando explores the story behind Ex Machina on the tenth anniversary of its UK release… Ex Machina is one of the most cerebral, thought-provoking sci-fi techno thrillers to come out of the 2010s. Written and helmed by Alex Garland, the movie wrangles with complex themes concerning the creation of Artificial Intelligence, technological advancements and […]
4K Ultra HD Review – The Cell (2000)
The Cell, 2000. Directed by Tarsem Singh. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D’Onofrio, Colton James, Dylan Baker, Jake Weber, and Gerry Becker. SYNOPSIS: With the help of an experimental technology that allows people to enter the minds of others, a social worker tries to find out where a serial killer has hidden one of […]
Tremors at 35: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Monster Movie
Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Tremors as it celebrates its 35th anniversary… Nothing screams the 90s more than the low-budget horror comedy Tremors. A love letter to 1950s creature features, the film was one of Kevin Bacon’s earliest efforts following his surge in popularity due to Footloose. As the flick celebrates its 35th […]
