As a member of the Critics Association of Central Florida, or CACF, it's my honor to present our collected awards. You can find our membership information and details here, as well as all our nominees and winners. This year, Everything Everywhere All At Once dominated our awards. Not only did it win Best Picture, but … Continue reading Critics Association of Central Florida Announces ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ As Best Picture of 2022
The Top 25 Most Rewatchable Films of 2022
With 2022 in our rearview mirror, we should look back at the films we expect to stay with us. Of course, it's not as simple as the box office or even which ones we believe leave a cultural footprint. So which films do you think will become the most rewatchable films of 2022, and why? … Continue reading The Top 25 Most Rewatchable Films of 2022
Shout! Factory Releases an Exciting 4K Restoration of ‘Coraline’ from LAIKA Studios
After releasing two stop-motion features for Disney, Henry Selick teamed up with a company without much of a reputation. A small studio reorganized after being purchased by Phil Knight (Nike's owner and CEO), adopting the new name of LAIKA Studios. After bringing in Selick, the new studio developed stop-motion features, the first of which would … Continue reading Shout! Factory Releases an Exciting 4K Restoration of ‘Coraline’ from LAIKA Studios
Fantastic Fest 2022: ‘Missing’ Anoints a New Star Director Through a Dark Mystery
There are few filmmakers capable of changing their careers overnight. However, the arrival of Missing at Fantastic Fest 2022 may do just that for Shinzô Katayama. Missing lands at the festival as an explosive breakthrough. After working with Bong Joon Ho on a pair of films as his assistant director, Katayama made his own debut … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: ‘Missing’ Anoints a New Star Director Through a Dark Mystery
Review: ‘Pearl’ Solidifies the Brilliance of Mia Goth
After X blew the doors off the horror community in early 2022, Mia Goth had become a critical darling. Her dual roles in the film were impressive by any metric. Ti West also found himself back in the spotlight. The director, know for slow contemplative horror, directed television instead of films for six years. When … Continue reading Review: ‘Pearl’ Solidifies the Brilliance of Mia Goth
Halloween Horror Nights 31: ‘Descendants of Destruction’ Gets Very Weird
A common refrain from the HHN community after the infamous HHN 31 t-shirt leak was pure confusion about the Descendants of Destruction house. With the other houses having clear narratives and exciting characters, many began to downplay Descendants as a lower-tier house. However, the mood began to shift once the house logo released. In addition … Continue reading Halloween Horror Nights 31: ‘Descendants of Destruction’ Gets Very Weird
Halloween Horror Nights 31: Ladies and Gentleminions…The Weeknd
Perhaps the most controversial IP house of the year, The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare became a lightning rod for controversy. Some in the community tried to say Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd was not a horror figure. This argument never really held water, and we're here to dispel it quickly. First, many of his music videos and … Continue reading Halloween Horror Nights 31: Ladies and Gentleminions…The Weeknd
Review: ‘X’ Simmers with Sexuality and Regret In Homage to ’70’s Exploitation
The eternal debate about the depiction of sex and violence in movies continues in 2022. Some want to return to the Code days, where sex was self-regulated out of Hollywood in favor of innuendo. Others, including some infamous international filmmakers, push the boundaries. Yet a brief era during the 1970s led some to believe that … Continue reading Review: ‘X’ Simmers with Sexuality and Regret In Homage to ’70’s Exploitation
Review: ‘Bullet Train’ Provides Plenty of Laughs, Lots of Kills, and a Fun, Meandering Plot
Leading an excellent ensemble in Bullet Train, Pitt gets to shine in every way, as he begins to transition into "The Dude" era of his career.
Review: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Reminds Us Why We Love Movies
Some films land at the exact moment we need them. When The Matrix released in 1999, it foretold the digital revolution. The mid-1970s saw Network, All the Presidents Men, and Star Wars upend trust in controlling institutions. 1967's saw The Graduate and Bonnie & Clyde clash with public morals about sexuality and violence. There are lofty … Continue reading Review: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Reminds Us Why We Love Movies