I remember seeing “Twister” in the theaters on opening weekend back in May of 1996. And I can’t count home many times I watched it on home video. Who could have guessed that 28 years later we would get a $200 million standalone sequel. Yet here we are only a few months away from “Twisters”. … Continue reading
EDFF RUNDOWN: Short Film Block #1
Among the highlights of the 2024 El Dorado Film Festival’s first full day was Short Film Block #1, a curated collection of six dramatic short films spanning a wide variety of styles, themes, and genres. It was an eclectic blend that featured drama, comedy, science-fiction, and even a musical. Here is a rundown of the … Continue reading
First Glance: “Deadpool & Wolverine”
What can I say, I never got onboard with the Deadpool movies. They felt more like gimmicks – hard R-rated superhero movies that leaned heavy on star Ryan Reynolds’ schtick. But then you have Hugh Jackman as Wolverine – some of the very best superhero casting we have had to date. What happens when you … Continue reading
EDFF REVIEWS: “The Hill We Climb” and “The Last Thing Lost”
EDFF REVIEW: “The Hill We Climb” “The Hill We Climb” is a poignant and powerful documentary short film from director and executive producer Raeden Greer. The film tells the moving true story of two Benton, Arkansas residents and their tireless efforts to improve and revitalize a marginalized 100-year-old African-American community known to the locals as … Continue reading
EDFF REVIEW: “Scrap”
Writer-director Vivian Kerr brought her short film “Scrap” to the El Dorado Film Festival in 2019. In 2022 she adapted it into a feature film and has since been screening it on the festival circuit, winning several awards along the way. Now “Scrap” returns to the EDFF as a thematically rich and emotionally grounded feature-length … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Suncoast” (2024)
While Sundance Film Festival attendees got an early first look, others won’t have to wait long to see “Suncoast” which is set to premiere on Hulu February 9th. And trust me, it’s a movie you’ll want to see. It’s a semi-autobiographical and deeply personal story from first-time writer-director Laura Chinn. Made in the memory of … Continue reading