I saw the first Smile movie. I heard the buzz, bought into the hype, and was pleasantly surprised by the new and innovative take on the typical ghost-slash-demon jumping from victim to victim genre (think It Follows). I left the theater feeling content and excited for the franchise’s future.
Do we as humans have the ability to forgive and move on? Or is it something more complex? Titus Kaphar’s latest film, “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” stands out as a poignant exploration surrounding the idea of forgiveness, identity, and the transformative power of compassion. Kaphar, a renowned painter and filmmaker, delves into themes such as generational trauma, grace, and forgiveness that resonate deeply with audiences, pushing the boundaries of traditional narrative and visual art.
Amy Adams takes parenting to a whole new level in this dark comedy/horror, guiding viewers through a wild metaphor for a maternal crisis.
In attendance were the film’s stars Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Dylan Gelula, Miles Gutierrez, and Writer/Director/Producer Parker Finn.
Sue Kim’s New Film The Last of the Sea Women produced by Malala Yousafzai celebrates powerful women divers with a traditional way of life.
In this neo-noir thriller film by Pirie Martin, we see a criminal fixer, of sorts, who encounters some type of hypno-mentalist, attempting to toy with his mind in the most frightening of ways.
Directors Nate and Drew Garcia are able to weave a tale of treasure hunting that may not reinvent the wheel for the genre but certainly seems fun to watch.
Filmmaker Pierre Rehov paints a bloody and visceral portrait of the atrocities that are currently ensuing in the Middle East.
“Knowing that kind of jealousy, I could now see in suspects what I saw in myself… Digging into other people’s pain, I could somehow put a bandage on my own.” – Nick Bali in ‘Killer Heat’
Fear comes in variety. It is diverse, it is niche, it sometimes doesn’t make sense, but it always hits its mark, and it is always felt.