Now here is a confined, tight-quartered feature film unlike any that has come before it. “Whalefall” is a deep-sea survival thriller that spends the majority of its time in (of all places) the belly of a giant sperm whale. The movie is based on a 2023 best-selling novel by Daniel Kraus who co-writes the movie’s … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Feed” (2026)
Vampires and Irish folklore collide in the new supernatural horror film appropriately titled “Feed”. It’s written and directed by Marco van Belle who employs the tried-and-true formula of sending a group of good-looking young people to be terrorized (and more often than not slaughtered) by some deadly force. In this case it’s five obnoxious influencers … Continue reading
FILMLAND 2026 REVIEW: “In Spite of Ourselves” (2026)
[“In Spite of Ourselves” screened at Filmland 2026 and was followed by Q&A with writer-director Jeff Loeb, cinematographer Gabe Mayhan, and composer Jim Fairchild.] Josh Loeb writes and directs “In Spite of Ourselves”, a romantic drama that (sadly) almost feels like the remnant of a bygone era. It’s the kind of adult-centered movie that simply … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The End of Oak Street” (2026)
Set in the 1980s while emanating Steven Spielberg vibes from the 1990s, the mostly entertaining “The End of Oak Street” hearkens back to the crowd-pleasing blockbusters of yesteryear. Writer-director David Robert Mitchell has crafted an unashamed Twilight Zone meets Jurassic Park throwback. But Mitchell throws in just enough of his own original flourishes to make … Continue reading
McConaughey Day at Filmland 2026
Everyone involved with Filmland 2026 knew that August 14th was going to be a huge day. In fact, it was shaping up to be the biggest day in the event’s nine-year history. And that’s saying something considering Filmland has featured an impressive array of special guests from the movie industry. Guests like Richard Linklater, Adam … Continue reading
FILMLAND 2026 REVIEW: “The Brink of War” (2026)
[“The Brink of War” screened at Filmland 2026 followed by a Q&A with director Michael Russell Gunn] October 11, 1986 was an overcast and blustery day in Reykjavík, Iceland. It was marked by heavy rains and high wind gusts which was nothing out of the ordinary for a North Atlantic autumn. But October 11, 1986 … Continue reading