Even those of us who have lived in Florida our entire lives have likely never seen a wild Florida Panther. The creatures remain extremely elusive, and if we have seen them, it was likely in a zoo setting. While the creature serves as the state animal (since 1982), the lack of knowledge about how close … Continue reading Review: ‘Path of the Panther’ Fights to Protect Florida’s Most Important Creatures
The Mandalorian – Season 3, Episode 5 – “The Pirate” Recap
One thing we love about The Mandalorian has always been that actions matter. Even when setting up the first season, moments that seemed insignificant began affecting Grogu and Din episodes after the initial act. This week, The Mandalorian's "The Pirate," brings back foes from the beginning of the season. We visit new friends, unlikely allies … Continue reading The Mandalorian – Season 3, Episode 5 – “The Pirate” Recap
TV Review: ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Misses the Moment
The events that occurred in Waco, Texas in 1993 stunned the world. A group known as the Branch Davidians had come into a standoff against American law enforcement. After an extremely bloody skirmish, the next forty-plus days resulted in an unprecedented siege. It ended in a fire and death, with more than eighty deaths. For … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Misses the Moment
Make Believe 2023: ‘The Third Saturday in October’ Parodies the ‘Halloween’ Knock-Off
Watching The Third Saturday in October Part V made for an enjoyable time watching a parody of the slasher sequel. However, director Jay Burleson was not done with his mission. Now was the time to deliver the original story in his faux franchise. However, it was not enough to build out the lore of his … Continue reading Make Believe 2023: ‘The Third Saturday in October’ Parodies the ‘Halloween’ Knock-Off
TV Review: ‘Great Expectations’ Gets Into the Dickensian Mud to Mixed Effect
Steven Knight creates very dark shows, and the world of TV has stumbled into greatness because of it. Series like Peaky Blinders provided showcase exposure for highly talented performers. In many cases, those fringe players moved onto superstardom. However, Knight's aesthetics will push some audiences away from his messages. Rarely has this been more evident … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Great Expectations’ Gets Into the Dickensian Mud to Mixed Effect
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 1 – ‘The Munsters’ Recap
Our favorite despicable family, the Roys, are back after what felt like a very long hiatus. However, the team is not only back, but they hit the ground running. A corporate reshuffling took place off-screen, allowing the exiled Roy children to make a play against their father. After the devasting ending to Season 3, where … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 1 – ‘The Munsters’ Recap
Make Believe 2023: ‘Smoking Causes Coughing’ is a Wacky Horror Experience
Few filmmakers have an imagination like Quentin Dupieux. The director of Mandibles and Rubber often pushes the limits of filmmaking for the benefit of the art form. He embraces a sense of parody while asking you to stretch your mind as far as he does. Not everyone can get on his wavelength, but for a … Continue reading Make Believe 2023: ‘Smoking Causes Coughing’ is a Wacky Horror Experience
Make Believe 2023: ‘The Third Saturday in October Part V’ – An Ode to Slasher Sequels
Some would argue every story has already been told in the world of Slasher horror. How many times can a deranged killer escape and murder a town? Well, for those of us who love this world, the number seems to be infinite. Director Jay Burleson steps up to tell one of those stories in a … Continue reading Make Believe 2023: ‘The Third Saturday in October Part V’ – An Ode to Slasher Sequels
2023 Gasparilla International Film Festival Kicks Off in Tampa
Last night, the 2023 Gasparilla International Film Festival kicked off in Tampa with Miranda's Victim leading the way. The small, but exciting festival features many exciting features and brings legitimate independent hits to the Tampa Bay area. Below, we document the films of the festival and highlight a few of note. We've marked those with … Continue reading 2023 Gasparilla International Film Festival Kicks Off in Tampa
The Mandalorian – “Chapter 20: The Foundling” Recap
Last week The Mandalorian provided us with parallel stories that ended in tragedy. This week, we continue on Bo-Katan’s journey for discovery. Joining her is Grogu, who must examine his past to embrace his future. Both are lost in their paths after decades of survival. With Din, they may have found their path. Directed by … Continue reading The Mandalorian – “Chapter 20: The Foundling” Recap