My First Film Review: Zia Anger’s Bold Autobiographical Journey Blurs Fiction and Reality

My First Film Review: Zia Anger’s Bold Autobiographical Journey Blurs Fiction and Reality

My First Film is one of the most unique films I have seen in a while. From what I understand, the movie is at least partially autobiographical, based on events from the life of writer and director Zia Anger. It’s also incredibly meta. The movie stars Odessa Young as Vita, a young director recounting her…

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…

Still from the movie Azrael

SLA at Fantasia: Azrael – Movie Review

Azrael, directed by E.L. Katz (Cheap Thrills) and written by Simon Barrett (You’re Next, The Guest), is the most hard-hitting movie I’ve seen at Fantasia so far, and it was one of my most-anticipated, too, solely because I saw the words “post-apocalyptic” and “Samara Weaving” in its plot summary. I didn’t need to know anything…

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…

‘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…