‘Smile 2’ Review: Naomi Scott and Kyle Gallner Shine in a Terrifying, Visually Stunning Sequel
With ‘Smile 2,’ director Parker Finn returns to deliver another eerie and emotionally charged entry into what is quickly becoming a signature horror franchise. The film relies not only on jump-scares but also on a carefully cultivated atmosphere of dread,...
Forged in Fire and Ice: How Reykjavik International Film Festival Found Its Identity as LA Outfest Collapses
Film festivals are more than just screenings—they’re experiences that embody the culture and spirit of their host cities. Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) has emerged as a prime example of how festivals can thrive by embracing a unique identity. While the...
‘The Substance’ – This Year’s Body Horror Experience Bound for Classic Status
Being perhaps a candidate for film of the year, ‘The Substance’ (2024) is a recently released body horror film starring Demi Moore and is the second film of Coralie Fargeat. Like other entries in the genre, the film has a good deal of shock value and unnerving...
Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Deserves its Cannes Palme d’Or and So Much More
Cannes Film Festival movies have a problem: When they’re at the festival, generally, the marketing and hype around them feels very stuffy. I got the chance to go to Cannes this past May, and had the absolute time of my life seeing tons of movies, new and old. While...
