A husband and father squares off against his inner demons following a devastating tragedy in the tense and bracing “The Twin”. Directed by J.C. Doler, this psychological horror thriller is as clever as it is unsettling, using well established tenets from the horror genre in its smart, incisive, and terrifying examination of mental health, childhood … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Ad Vitam” (2025)
Netflix has kicked off its 2025 movie year with “Ad Vitam”, a French action thriller from director Rodolphe Lauga. As with so many movies of its kind, the pieces are there for a fun early year reprieve from the end of the year awards seasons crunch. If you look at it that way I suppose … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Brave the Dark” (2025)
It’s a family affair in “Brave the Dark”, an inspirational new drama featuring the impressive talents of three British brothers – the sons of screen legend Richard Harris. The movie is directed and co-written by Damian Harris. It stars Jared Harris who’s well known from film, television, and theater. And it co-stars Jamie Harris who … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Alarum” (2025)
Michael Polish directs “Alarum”, a modestly budgeted action thriller that borrows so much from other movies that it has a tough time finding its own identity. But it’s helped out by Alexander Vesha’s script which features more pieces than a chess set. Not all of them fit together as they should or move the story … Continue reading
The El Dorado Film Festival Announces Its 2025 Lineup
The 2025 El Dorado Film Festival is set to return next month. This year’s festival will run from February 26th through March 2nd. The event will once again be held at the South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC), located at 110 East 5th Street in El Dorado, Arkansas. Tickets are on sale now and can be … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Wolf Man” (2025)
Maybe it’s just me, but lately there seems to have been an influx of werewolf movies. This seems especially true over the past few years. Now here we are we in January and we already have our first one of the year. It’s “Wolf Man”, a Blumhouse reboot of the 1941 Lon Chaney horror classic … Continue reading