There’s a morbidly funny idea hidden somewhere inside of “Lisa Frankenstein”. Unfortunately it never rises to the surface in what turns out to be a messy, rhythmless, and forgettable horror-tinted romantic comedy. Pulling from the Mary Shelley literary classic and countless teen comedies that came before it, “Lisa Frankenstein” attempts to meld its multiple inspirations … Continue reading
I’m guessing few people expected 2004‘s oddball comedy “Napoleon Dynamite” to go from a low-budget indie debuting at Sundance to the absurdly funny and infinitely quotable cult classic it is today. The film made a star out of its lead, Jon Heder who over the years has helped nurture the film’s vocal and devoted fan … Continue reading
Johanna Putnam’s elegantly made and emotionally layered psychological drama “Shudderbugs” embodies much of what is both special and essential about independent cinema. It’s the kind of movie that comes from a filmmaker who only has to answer to herself. No pressure from producers, no big studio meddling, no demand to make something more digestible for … Continue reading
Director William Eubank ventures to the Philippines (as portrayed by Australia) in the awkwardly titled “Land of Bad”, a somewhat conventional yet meticulously crafted military movie set in South Asia’s Sulu Sea. While the basic outline of the story will feel pretty familiar to anyone who has watched thrillers of this kind, Eubank shows a … Continue reading
What can I say, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the MonsterVerse movies. Part of it is the kid in me who is still naturally drawn to these spectacles. And I can’t shake how much fun I have watching them with my family. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse and a … Continue reading
The El Dorado Film Festival treated cinema lovers to an awesome variety of short films from all around the globe. But it also took time to showcase an exciting range of filmmakers with Arkansas connections. The Short Films with Arkansas Ties block featured a diverse group of films which offer just a sample of the … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 