TEN MOST RECENT FILMS WATCHED: Jordan Peele ‘s GET OUT: Black horror bookends an eclectic group of films from Films Gone Wild
Jordan Peele ‘s GET OUT: Black horror bookends an eclectic group of films from Films
VOD REVIEWS: Beth Dewey ‘s ERASING EDEN follows a post-blackout bride-to-be on a harrowing trip to the altar
The question with a film like this is always centered around how much we care about the character that everything hinges on – that the entire film is about. And Dewey and Wool also not only don’t “show their cards” too early, but are non-compromising with Eden’s behavior and drive.
VOD REVIEWS: Ryan Ross ‘s WHEELER offers up Stephen Dorff as a Johnny-come-lately country singing phenom in a surprisingly good film experiment
the fact of the matter is that Dorff thwarts much of that because he gives a truly committed and “real” performance as the character, successfully losing himself under the prosthetics and trappings of the aspiring singer/songwriter. And frankly, the songs are good.
FESTIVAL NEWS: The 2017 Dallas Comedy Festival unveils ambitious lineup of local and national talent headlined by SNL's Jon Rudnitsky, Jake Nordwind, and The Improvised Shakespeare Company
SNL’s Jon Rudnitsky, Jake Nordwind, and The Improvised Shakespeare Company: 2017 Dallas Comedy Festival unveils
Ten Most Recent Films Watched: The Neon Demon , an award-winning documentary on the last abortion clinic in Mississippi to a 60s technicolor musical – Films Gone Wild
From an award-winning documentary and fun local production at the Oxford Film Festival to a special screening of one of my favorite films (SECRETARY) to some indie comedy and genre on VOD. Again the pendulum swings with the movie watching..
VOD Reviews: Gregori Viens ‘s PUNCHING HENRY gives you a front row seat to the unique comedy mind of Henry Phillips
Phillips is not a slapstick, broad comedy guy. His humor reels you in and teases you into figuring out “where this is going” before he lowers the boom. Persona-wise, Phillips revels in the same. Soft-spoken, perpetually befuddled over the behavior – either lacking in reasonability or understanding or flat-out rude – of those around him, he moves like a mild-mannered bull in a china shop as he tries to accomplish the simplest of tasks.
VOD Reviews: Ricky Gervais ‘s DAVID BRENT: LIFE ON THE ROAD revisits one of the classic characters in cult comedy in a return to the world of “The Office” with more than a hint of “Spinal Tap” to it
Trading in the crass and confrontational as he so often does, Gervais is actually very skilled in finding the humanity in the least likely of situations and character exchanges. In fact, he may be the best at demonstrating that good can be found in people whose book cover would have been judged as a lost cause.
VOD Reviews: Josh Forbes ‘s CONTRACTED: PHASE II is a satisfying cautionary tale of the potential zombie effects of not having same sex
Riley’s journey in this film, his realization, denial, acceptance, decision to act, etc. all mirrors what happened in the first film almost beat by beat. So, the key questions for the viewer (or prospective viewer) is; Did you see the first film and liked it or were entertained? And, if you did not – do you gravitate toward any film playing with the idea of zombies?
FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: Oxford Film Festival 2017's CHASING AMY Anniversary Screening Red Carpet Photo Gallery
Oxford Film Festival 2017’s CHASING AMY Anniversary Screening Red Carpet Photo Gallery Saturday Night, February
FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: Ian MacAllister-McDonald ’s SOME FREAKS Leads The Oxford Film Festival 2017 Award Winners with, FIRST LADY OF THE REVOLUTION, and Victoria Negri picking up Hoka Awards
highlighted by the announcement of Hoka awards for Ian MacAllister-McDonald’s SOME FREAKS for Best Narrative Feature, Andrea Kalin’s FIRST LADY OF THE REVOLUTION for Best Documentary Feature, Julie Sokolow’s WOMAN ON FIRE for Best LGBTQ Feature, and the presentation of the Lisa Blount Memorial Acting Award to Victoria Negri for her performance in GOLD STAR