Panic Fest ‘21: “THE OLD WAYS” Exorcises Personal and Literal Demons By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, and Julia VeraWritten by Marcos GabrielDirected by Christopher Alender They say you can never go home again. THE OLD...
Panic Fest ‘21: “THE DJINN” Shows the Dark Side of Desire By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Ezra Dewey, Rob Brownstein and Tevy PoeWritten and Directed by David Charbonier and Justin PowellIFC Midnight Wishing for a better life can be a double-edged sword. For...
Movie Review: “Sound of Violence” Misses A Few Notes By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Jasmin Savoy Brown, Lili Simmons, and James JaggerWritten & directed by Alex NoyerGravitas Ventures When it comes to killers, the question second only to, “Why do they...
SXSW ‘21 Movie Review: “THE FEAST” Satisfies an Appetite for Folk Horror By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Annes Elwy, Caroline Berry, and Steffan CennyddWritten by Roger WilliamsDirected by Lee Haven Jones There are many lessons to be learned from horror films. Don’t run...
SXSW ‘21 Movie Review: “The Spine of Night” Brings An Ax To A Knife Fight By DEIRDRE CRIMMINS Starring Richard E. Grant, Lucy Lawless and Patton OswaltWritten and Directed by Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen KingYellow Veil Pictures Taking its cues from epic fantasies...