Talk To Me: A Gripping Horror Film That Drags You Down Under

July 20, 2023 / Aaron Haughton

The twin brothers behind the YouTube channel RackaRacka, Danny and Michael Philippou, make the leap to features with attitude and aplomb in their debut horror film, Talk To Me. With a fresh new slant on the “cursed object” sub-genre and a stellar breakout performance from Sophie Wilde, the Philippou brothers craft a near-perfect fright fest with one helluva grip. Viewer beware: this Aussie flick will take you down under in more ways than one.

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Bodies Bodies Bodies: A Breezy Surface-Level Satire

August 19, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Bodies Bodies Bodies is the sophomore effort from Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn. Working from the debut screenplay from Kristen Roupenian, Reijn whips up an entertaining satire-cum-murder mystery that skewers the Gen Z social media culture.Elevated by its cast, this well-paced, snarky whodunit offers fun and games but isn’t quite sharp enough to break the skin.

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Marcel The Shell With Shoes On: Sometimes The Biggest Marvels Come In The Smallest Of Shells

July 15, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Dean Fleischer-Camp makes his feature film debut with the charmingly cutesy mockumentary, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. Based off the YouTube short that became an internet sensation, the film takes audiences on a hilariously heartfelt and ambitious little adventure that’s sure to win over even the coldest and most closed off of hearts.

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Everything Everywhere All At Once: An Inventive, Hilarious, And Heartwarming Cinematic Marvel

April 02, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Six years after their debut, Swiss Army Man, the directing duo Daniels (comprised of Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) return with Everything Everywhere All At Once. This ain’t no sophomore slump, folks! No siree, Daniels have perfected their unique brand of heartfelt irreverent absurdity here and delivered the gonzo sci-fi comedy we all need.

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X: A Slasher That Can't Quite Get It Up

March 19, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

With X., writer/director Ti West returns to his horror roots and seeks to bring a modern bend to the gritty, DIY filmmaking of the 1970s. Conjuring up an aesthetic that’s a part Debbie Does Dallas, part Texas Chain Saw Massacre, X captures that oldschool feel but doesn’t come backing much heat. It’s not altogether joyless, but for a film that lays emphasis on the hardcore, let’s just say the film has trouble getting it up.

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The Tragedy Of MacBeth: A Sumptuous Adaptation Of A Classic

January 09, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Joel Coen joins the ranks of greats like Roman Polanski, Orson Welles, and Akira Kurosawa by taking on Shakespeare’s MacBeth. It may only have one half of the Coen genius behind it, but The Tragedy Of MacBeth gives the full Coen effect. It’s one of the most visually striking films of the year, and it’s the best Coen’s been since 2013’s Inside Llewyn Davis.

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Red Rocket: Another Tangy Outsider Slice Of Life From Sean Baker

December 29, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

Writer/director Sean Baker is back with another tangy and humane story about a sex worker living on the fringe. Sprinkled with Baker’s signature hallmarks and charismatically glazed by a phenomenal performance from Simon Rex, Red Rocket puts the “XXX” in Texas and delivers one of the year’s funniest films that charms as much as it disturbs.

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The Green Knight: A Slow-Burning, Contemplative Quest Toward Maturity

November 15, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

Writer/director David Lowery returns with an adaptation of one of the most well known Arthurian tales, delivering a simmering, slow-burning epic that quietly meditates on its themes of honor, maturity, and time. Frequently stunning, occasionally elusive, and favoring deep contemplation over genre thrills, The Green Knight’s alchemy won’t be for everyone, but for fans of slow cinema, it will likely cast a vigorous spell.

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Fantastic Fest 2021: "Lamb" Is A Special Beast

September 30, 2021 / Aaron Haughton

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Valdimar Jóhannsson’s feature film debut, Lamb, recently had its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest, and boy, is it a beautifully strange beast! This tantalizing, slow burning, folkloric fable effortlessly blends the real with the inexplicable to create something powerful and unique. Charmingly odd, and hilariously straight-faced, Lamb oozes a compelling mystique that must be seen to be believed.

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