It's been a while since we've dropped a New Blood. The new A24 film, Talk to Me, has taken the horror world by storm. Not only have we already heard about a filmed prequel, but a sequel was announced as well. Talk to Me has quickly become one of the few franchises to watch in horror. … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead: ‘Talk to Me,’ HHN Check-In, and Fantasia Fest Podcast
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – The A24 Horror Draft!
We're drafting again! With the excellent Talk to Me in theaters today, we decided to do a 5-round draft for the best horror films from A24. We discuss how the indie distributor has taken over the cinephile world and discuss some of the trademarks (and setbacks) of the films they promote. It's time for the … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – The A24 Horror Draft!
Review: ‘Talk To Me’ – Don’t Touch The Hand That Can Kill You
In Australia, a group of teenagers stumble upon a modern version of Ouija, but simpler. A ceramic hand that has a real skeletal hand of a medium connects users to the dead by simply holding it, telling the random spirit to "talk to me," and then giving permission to enter the body to communicate with … Continue reading Review: ‘Talk To Me’ – Don’t Touch The Hand That Can Kill You
Review: “Showing Up” – All Too Quiet on The Artistic Front
Co-writer/editor/director Kelly Reichardt and lead actress Michelle Williams collaborate for the fourth time on Showing Up. Following their hardened drama Certain Women, Showing Up is a dramedy about an artist on the verge of a breakout. Williams plays Lizzy, who focuses on her ceramics in the middle of Portland's art college life, She is days … Continue reading Review: “Showing Up” – All Too Quiet on The Artistic Front
SXSW 2023: A24’s ‘Beef’ Springs to Life with Wong and Yeun’s Darkly Comic Performances
As television continues to bring in movie stars to headline their projects, stars get the chance to play out of type. This allows performers to flex their acting muscles and often tell stories that audiences may not associate with them. Netflix hopes that Beef, the new series from Lee Sung Jin, draws you in with … Continue reading SXSW 2023: A24’s ‘Beef’ Springs to Life with Wong and Yeun’s Darkly Comic Performances
SXSW 2023: ‘Problemista’ – Hilarious and Heartfelt Film About Life in the Arts
Julio Torres already proved to Hollywood he possesses a unique voice. He consistently showed off his vision and clever insights as writer on SNL and co-creator of Los Espookys. Now, A24 provided Torres an opportunity to direct his first feature. Problemista instantly connects, becoming one of the most confident debuts of the year. The very … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Problemista’ – Hilarious and Heartfelt Film About Life in the Arts
SXSW 2023: ‘Talk to Me’ Scares with Grotesque and Violent Frights
When we lose people we love, we often yearn to speak with them one last time. The lengths some would go to for that conversation may be too great, but any price would be worth it for others. In the directorial debut of Michael & Danny Phillippou, characters find themselves unaware of the power they … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Talk to Me’ Scares with Grotesque and Violent Frights
Review: ‘The Whale’ – Brendan Fraser Cannot Save Darren Aronofsky’s Frustrating Drama
How we seek forgiveness for our actions is important to understanding our moral character. Do we feel like we must bribe those we've offended into forgiveness? Or is there a genuine, thoughtful way to mend our fences? Seeking forgiveness seems to be the heart of The Whale, the latest film from Darren Aronofsky. However, digging … Continue reading Review: ‘The Whale’ – Brendan Fraser Cannot Save Darren Aronofsky’s Frustrating Drama
Review: ‘The Inspection’ is Among the Year’s Best Debuts
The last few years have seen a rise in auto-biographical storytelling. With directors having the opportunity to make their passion projects, we're seeing an uptick in nostalgic filmmaking. However, The Inspection from newcomer Elegance Bratton does not look back on his youth with fondness. Instead, his debut film as a director focuses on the toughest … Continue reading Review: ‘The Inspection’ is Among the Year’s Best Debuts
Review: ‘Zola’ (2021) Shines Bright Thanks to Bravo, Paige, and Domingo
When Zola debuted at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, it was like a bomb had gone off. The famed festival had launched many phenomena before, including Reservoir Dogs, The Blair Witch Project, and Clerks. A comedy focused on two sex workers taking a trip to Tampa for the weekend was already a wild proposition. Add … Continue reading Review: ‘Zola’ (2021) Shines Bright Thanks to Bravo, Paige, and Domingo