Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: Riff Raff
Riff Raff moves at a steady pace and is easy to get through, yet the moment it was over, I found myself asking, “Why did I sit through that?” … read more
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes On Bringing My Dead Friend Zoe To Life
Whatever stories he chooses to tell, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes has proven himself to be a filmmaker with a distinct voice — one that honors his past. … read more
Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz on The Oscar Nominated Short Film...
A Lien is about a man, a husband and father, whose life is destroyed by a broken system. … read more
Alan Ritchson and Co-Stars Take Action in Reacher Season Three
If you’re among the many enthusiastic followers of the larger-than-life heroes and his exploits, then it’s a good time to start reaching for your remote control. … read more
Film Review: The Gorge
The Gorge is thrillingly diverting popcorn entertainment that embraces its B-movie sensibilities and uses an unexpectedly effective romance to add a lot of charm. … read more
Series Review: Cobra Kai Season Six: Part Three
We know that the larger universe still has stories left in it, but this truly unique chapter that reimagined and redefined the franchise will remain the most interesting. … read more
Film Review: Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World is just satisfying enough as a disposable superhero flick to see once. … read more
Alison Sudol Finds Hope, Joy and Beautiful Music in Bonus...
While Bonus Track came out in the U.K. in 2023, it’s hitting the United States at a pivotal point in time, one that Sudol sees as adding urgency to the story … read more
Film Review: I’m Still Here
I’m Still Here can easily be seen as depressing, upsetting, empowering or inspiring, because it’s all of those things combined into one urgently important story. … read more
By Design Needs To Go Back to the Drawing Board
It’s the kind of official selection that gets chosen because it has a short enough runtime to easily fit into programming and some stars to promote, but it’s a stretch to call it a film. … read more
The Legend of Ochi Provides Lifelike Creatures and Bland Characters
It’s perplexing to see a film that has all the makings of a wondrous experience turn out feeling so utterly unexceptional and bland. … read more
Max Walker Silverman Paints a Portrait of Loss and Hope...
While Rebuilding was chosen as an official festival selection long before the California wildfires turned the Pacific Palisades and Altadena to cinders, the connection is hard to shake. … read more
