At SXSW 2026, ‘Normal’ with Bob Odenkirk and ‘Pretty Lethal’ with Uma Thurman, used clever and creative screenwriting tropes to create engaging and exciting cinema.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ – Starring Scarlett Johansson
The cast, led by Scarlett Johansson, is game and the dino-effects are a sight, but the thrill of the 'Jurassic Park/World' series is long gone.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Movie Review: Two Kung Fu Films Rocked – ‘Road to Vendetta’ and ‘The Forbidden City’
Whether you consider yourself a martial arts movie fan or not, add both of these films to your must-see list. Between all that entertaining kicking, yelling, and jumping you’ll find deep emotional moments and romantic comedy.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival: ‘Relay’
In 'Relay' Ash (Riz Ahmed), a fixer who brokers deals between corporations and whistleblowers like Sarah (Lily James), works to save her life.
Read More »GalaxyCon Richmond: Ian McDiarmid on ‘Star Wars’
"I have to discount the rumor entirely that if you come to the dark side, you get cookies."
Read More »Film Review: ‘Argylle’ – Deep in a Writer’s Mind with Her Cat
"Argylle" bends reality and will not be like any spy movie you've seen before. It has a surprise every minute.
Read More »4K Ultra HD Review: ‘Violent Night’ – Starring David Harbour
Santa Claus is fed up with the Christmas season and seems ready to throw in the towel. Then he's forced into becoming John McClane. Not as fun as it might sound.
Read More »Austin Film Festival: ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ – An Untold Story with David Oyelowo
'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' gives an exciting and fact-based look at the life of one of the first Black U.S. deputy marshals after the Civil War.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘The Invisible Fight’ – Kung Fu with Many Storytelling Punches
Many questions about relationships, truth and the meaning of life come up in this crazy kung fu comedy/drama.
Read More »Fan EXPO Boston: Danny Trejo on his Restaurants and Record Label
"I used to tease Ben Affleck about the way he said chowdah."
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