OVERLOOK ‘25 MOVIE REVIEW: “THE SHROUDS” is Like Sex and Pizza: any Cronenberg is Good Cronenberg By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger and Guy PearceWritten and directed by David CronenbergSideshow/Janus Films You know the old saying that sex is...
OVERLOOK ‘25 MOVIE REVIEW: “DROP” Keeps the Tension Taut By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar and Violett BeaneDirected by Christopher LandonWritten by Jillian Jacobs and Chris RoachUniversal/Blumhouse Telephones can be creepy. Rather, phones...
BUFF ‘25 Movie Review: “BEST WISHES TO ALL” means well, but… By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Kotone Furukawa, Kôya Matsudai and Yoshiko InuyamaDirected by Yûta ShimotsuWritten by Rumi KakutaKadokawa Horror loves to uphold an adage. “Better safe than sorry” and “Curiosity...
BUFF ’25 Movie Review: “SISTER MIDNIGHT” arranges the marriage of comedy and horror By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Radhika Apte, Ashok Pathak and Chhaya KadamWritten and directed by Karan KandhariMagnet Releasing As satisfying as good-for-her films can be, they are...
The Overlook Film Festival 2025 Has Great Bones By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS The OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL again lurches to life in New Orleans next month. Taking place from April 3 through 6, the festival has grown over the years and now features an impressive feature film...
