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
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced Volume 4 of the Columbia Classic Collection. The studio is once again taking six more films from their Columbia Pictures library and bringing them to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. Included in this latest box set is “His Girl Friday”, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, “Kramer … Continue reading
The El Dorado Film Festival had the distinct honor of showcasing the most recent Founder’s Circle Winners from the 2023 Louisiana Film Prize – a Shreveport-based short film competition and festival founded in 2012. The group includes an exciting range of compelling visions from a host of intriguing filmmakers. Here is a rundown along with … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 