Director Wendy Lobel poured years of her life into making “Anxiety Club” and the end result is pretty terrific. This funny, truthful, and ultimately hopeful documentary focuses on a group of working standup comedians, all of whom suffer from some form of anxiety. Informed by her own experiences, Lobel tackles the subject through an open … Continue reading
The El Dorado Film Festival has treated cinema lovers to a fascinating variety of short films from all around the globe. But it has always taken the time to showcase an exciting range of filmmakers with Arkansas connections. The year’s Arkansas Shorts Block featured an impressive group of films that offer just a sample of the … Continue reading
“Queen of the Ring” takes us on a historical journey through the underground turned mainstream world of women’s wrestling. Writer-director Ash Avildsen does so by telling the story of Mildred Burke, a pioneer of her day who overcame a litany of obstacles and biases to put women’s wrestling on the map. From the early 1930s … Continue reading
Set during what the late, great Andy Williams christened as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, writer-director H. Nelson Tracey’s “Breakup Season” is a hard movie to categorize (which is actually a strength). At times you’ll swear you’re watching a romantic comedy. Other times it plays like a sensitive domestic drama. And it’s all … Continue reading
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but mercifully the 2025 awards season has come to an end. I usually love this time of the year which culminates in the star-studded Oscars ceremony. But this year has felt more curated than ever before and it has highlighted why people shouldn’t take these things seriously. So to … Continue reading
Day 4 of the 2025 El Dorado Film Festival was jammed packed with films of every make and model, style and flavor. To kick things off, the day’s program was opened with Short Film Block #2, yet another curated collection of shorts from around the world. Block #2 once again featured an eclectic group of … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 