Believe it or not, “The Exorcism” isn’t connected to last year’s “The Pope’s Exorcist”. Without question there are some striking similarities. Both are supernatural horror movies about demon possession and both star Oscar winner Russell Crowe. But it doesn’t take long watching “The Exorcism” to recognize it is doing some dramatically different things. And while … Continue reading
Filmland, an annual celebration of filmmaking from Arkansas and beyond, has played an important part in the Arkansas Cinema Society’s work to grow and nurture a passionate local film culture. Throughout its seven years, one of the anchors of Filmland has been director, screenwriter, and ACS co-founderJeff Nichols. An Arkansas native, Nichols’ investment in growing … Continue reading
Well Go USA is bringing one of the best surprises of 2024 to home video. The riveting, stylishly made, and darkly funny action-thriller “The Last Stop in Yuma County” is coming to Blu-ray and it shouldn’t be missed. It marks the feature film debut for writer/director Francis Galluppi who pulls inspiration from the Coen brothers, … Continue reading
In my recent review of 1975’s “Death Race 2000”, I took some time to talk about the film’s producer, the legendary Roger Corman who just recently passed away at the age of 98. I shared how the independent cinema icon had been instrumental in launching the careers of numerous high profile filmmakers. Among them was … Continue reading
Ok, this may be my favorite movie poster of the entire year. I missed “Thelma” at this year’s Sundance Film Festival but it won over a lot of hearts. Now it’s set to hit theaters and I can’t wait. From writer-director Josh Margolin, this infectious looking comedy stars the infinitely lovable June Squibb who plays … Continue reading
Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of director, producer, and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan, makes her directorial debut with “The Watchers”, a supernatural horror film in the same vein as those often made by her famous father. In addition to directing, the also wrote the screenplay which is an adaptation of A. M. Shine’s 2021 novel of the … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 