Alien: Romulus Review—A Soul-Crushing Example of Disney’s Nostalgia Overkill

Alien: Romulus Review—A Soul-Crushing Example of Disney’s Nostalgia Overkill

The Alien franchise is returning to theatres across the world with Alien: Romulus, the latest from writer/director Fede Álvarez. I’ve enjoyed some of Álvarez’s previous movies, including the remake of Evil Dead (2013) and Don’t Breathe (2016). The cast of this film includes Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, and Archie Renaux, among others.  The Alien franchise…

Out Come the Wolves – Spoiler Free Review

Out Come the Wolves – Spoiler Free Review

When it comes to creating horror, films often look outside our natural world to make audiences feel uncomfortable. Whether it’s ghosts or aliens, using the unknown can be an incredibly effective way to get some reliable scares. Out Come the Wolves, the latest film from Canadian director Adam MacDonald, recognizes the horror that exists in…

Fantasia 2024 Recap: A Celebration of Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Cinema

Fantasia 2024 Recap: A Celebration of Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Cinema

If you haven’t been checking in with us lately, we’ve been covering the 28th Fantasia Film Festival here in Montreal! The festival ran from July 18th until August 4th, 2024 and included everything from screenings to workshops to book launches. Overall, there were more than 125 features and 200 shorts shown throughout the festival.  In…

SLA at Fantasia: Timestalker – Spoiler Free Review

SLA at Fantasia: Timestalker – Spoiler Free Review

Our coverage of the Fantasia Film Festival continues with the Canadian premiere of Timestalker, a film from the United Kingdom that stars and was written and directed by Alice Lowe! An excerpt from the synopsis on Rotten Tomatoes reads: “Timestalker follows hapless heroine Agnes through time as she repeatedly falls for the wrong guy, dies…

SLA at Fantasia: Conversations with the Stars and Director of Witchboard (2024)

SLA at Fantasia: Conversations with the Stars and Director of Witchboard (2024)

I’m thrilled to bring you the first set of interviews we’ve ever done here at Screen Love Affair! These interviews were conducted on the red carpet ahead of the world premiere of Witchboard as part of our coverage of the Fantasia Film Festival. Be sure to also check out our spoiler-free review of Witchboard! Our…

‘Witchboard’ Spoiler Free Review – Chuck Russell Summons Fun, Fear, and a Touch of Camp

‘Witchboard’ Spoiler Free Review – Chuck Russell Summons Fun, Fear, and a Touch of Camp

We’re entering the second week of our Fantasia Festival coverage and if you haven’t been following us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), you’re missing out! Not only can you follow what movies we’re seeing, but you can also see additional coverage, including from the red carpet! Last night, I got to see the world premiere of Witchboard,…

Still from the film Mangeur d'Ames (The Soul Eater)

SLA at Fantasia: ‘The Soul Eater’ – Spoiler Free Movie Review

Our coverage of the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival keeps on rolling, rain or shine! Not even an extreme weather warning could keep me and my fellow movie lovers from seeing the French film Mangeur d’Âmes (The Soul Eater)! Also, make sure you’re following us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to keep up with our coverage of the Fantasia…