Told through alternating animation styles, interviews, and stock footage, director Alex Lamb makes the whole proceeding as fascinating and palatable as any of the drinks Beach invented.
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I’m ‘George Lucas’: A Connor Ratliff Story – An Intimate Glimpse into Following Your Passions
Ratliff demonstrates that niche passions connect people in inextricable ways. These connections can build into something truly unexpected yet equally rewarding. Something like a George Lucas Talk Show. And thank the Maker for that.
Florida Film Festival 2024: THE DONN OF TIKI – A Delightful History Lesson About Brews and Dudes
With brilliant visuals and the most passionate fans of the culture featured throughout the documentary, you feel the love for Tiki Culture. While it could be easy to poke fun at Donn and his hair-brained schemes, Lamb never does.
Miami Film Festival 2024: STING – A Tangled Creature Feature
A fun throwback to creature features of the 1950s. Focusing on a very hungry spider creates a sense of menace throughout Sting. However, some rough pacing and the reliance on CGI make Sting a bit too uneven.
Florida Film Festival 2024: SLIDE – Plympton’s Stunning Animation Carries a Thin Plot
While the story at its heart is a little thin, the visual sense of Slide lifts the Western and musical to new heights. Afterward, it's impossible to get Plympton's one-of-a-kind images out of your mind.
FFF2024: THE BEAST – A Hypnotic and Overly-Long Exploration of Raw Emotion
The roots of our trauma and anxiety cause many unable to process emotion. What if a machine could help you find the source of that hurt? What if your pain stemmed from a past life? One of the most ambitious movies of 2024, The Beast quickly unfolds this concept. It’s not only strange, but forces … Continue reading FFF2024: THE BEAST – A Hypnotic and Overly-Long Exploration of Raw Emotion
Florida Film Festival 2024: NEW LIFE – An Enthralling Cat and Mouse Horror
New Life is a medical horror for a post-pandemic world, a film that chooses to focus on humanity and empathy in the face of looming terror.
Review: CIVIL WAR – The Most Upsetting and Visceral War Film Since Sicario
Back in 1973, François Truffaut noted that all war films end up being pro-war. We want the lead performance to triumph against all odds. Furthermore, the spectacle and might these movies showcase hinge on jingoistic messages. Released this weekend, Civil War from director Alex Garland strips down the genre to its bare bones. Yes, the … Continue reading Review: CIVIL WAR – The Most Upsetting and Visceral War Film Since Sicario
Florida Film Festival 2024: I’M “GEORGE LUCAS”: A CONNOR RATLIFF STORY – An Incredible Portrait of an Artist
Going behind the scenes of The George Lucas Talk Show, we experience the comedy highs and quiet melancholy few can see. It's a powerful experience to see this unfettered access in the life of a workman comedian.
Florida Film Festival 2024: HAPPY CAMPERS – An Insightful Dive Into Community
Many areas once known for their local attitude are replaced by conformity for the sake of convenience. Happy Campers, a new film from Amy Nicholson, follows one of these communities. While we expect consistency from new buildings, neighborhoods, and stores, it also means someone's world was uprooted.