Humor & friendship navigate Buddy Games
November 21, 2020
Josh Duhamel stars, directs, and co-writes the juvenile yet humorous comedy Buddy Games from Saban Films. Duhamel portrays Bob casually known as the “Bobfather.”
Jiu Jitsu fails to score a knockout
November 20, 2020
Director Dimitri Logothetis reunites with his Kickboxer: Retaliation star Alain Moussi for the martial art and science fiction mash-up film Jiu Jitsu from The Avenue Entertainment
Maybe Next Year Highlights the Eagles Super bowl Victory over the Patriots
November 19, 2020
Director Kyle Thrash makes a promising debut in Maybe Next Year. Since 1776, Philadelphia has existed in the shadows of New York City, and Washington D.C. Counted out and overlooked, Philadelphians turned to football as a way to let out their frustrations.
The Giant deserves it’s critical slaying
November 13, 2020
Every so often, a movie will come along that confuses me to no end, and Vertical Entertainment’s The Giant is one of those movies. David Raboy makes his feature debut with the film, which follows Charlotte (Odessa Young) just as she completes high school.
Vengeance A Friday The 13th Fan Film honors Jason Voorhees
November 13, 2020
Iconic hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees returns in director Jeremy Brown’s Vengeance A Friday The 13th Fan Film from Brownspace Films. Serving as an unofficial sequel to Friday The 13th Part VI, Jason Lives (one of the franchise best entries), Vengeance takes place roughly thirty years later.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is the perfect holiday gift
November 12, 2020
Director David E. Talbert brings Christmas magic to the comfort of your own home in Netflix’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. The film begins as a grandmother (Phylicia Rashad) is telling a story to her grandchildren.
Fatman misses the mark as a Christmas movie
November 11, 2020
Jolly ole Saint Nick receives a different spin in Saban Films, Fatman from directors Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms. To save his declining business, Chris Cringle (Mel Gibson), also known as Santa Claus, is forced into a partnership with the U.S. military.
Black Love & jazz mix in the elegant Sylvie’s Love
October 30, 2020
My wife will tell you that I am a sucker for a good love story. As I sat down to view Sylvie’s Love during the 2020 virtual Middleburg Film Festival, I had no idea what the film was about.
Regina King directs the stellar One Night In Miami
October 29, 2020
Award-winning actress Regina King makes her impressive directorial debut in Amazon Studio’s One Night in Miami. Written by screenwriter Kemp Powers (who adapts his off-Broadway Play), One Night in Miami
A modern day fairytale in The True Adventures of Wolfboy
October 29, 2020
Director Martin Krejcí and screenwriter Oliva Dufault collaborate for a heartfelt debut in The True Adventures of Wolfboy from Vertical Entertainment. Paul (Jaden Martell) lives an isolated life with his father, Denny (Chris Messina), in upstate New York.
His House blends social issues and ghost stories
October 29, 2020
In association with the BBC and Regency Enterprises, Netflix gives viewers a new fright flick just in time for Halloween with His House. Directed by Remi Weekes, His House tells the story of Bol (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku), who fled war-torn South Sudan.
Friendship & Turkey Day collide in Friendsgiving
October 19, 2020
Actress Nicol Paone puts a different spin on a traditional holiday for her directorial debut in Saban Film’s Friendsgiving. Hollywood actress Molly (Malin Akerman) is looking forward to a laid-back Thanksgiving with her best friend Abby (Kat Dennings).