After 10 years, we get The Strangers sequel! Check out Logan Myerz review of The Strangers: Prey At Night.
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Oscars 2018 – Predictions
by Kevin Muller
Most people get excited for the beginning of the year due to the proximity of the Superbowl to the New Year. For me, I also get the Academy Awards, which is the Superbowl for film fans. Though the Patriots, and Brady, losing to a team who never won and that no one believed in, was maybe the greatest narratives of the year. Let’s see who is nominated in each of these major categories, along with my personal picks, and who I think will take an Oscar home.
Oscars 2018 – Predictions
2017 was a fantastic year for movies. Like most years, the Academy left out many Oscar worthy contenders. For example, I personally thought The Florida Project was snubbed for a Best Picture nomination, along with a few other categories. Brigsby Bear, A Ghost Story, Good Time, Killing of a Sacred Deer, and It are few others to name that were completely robbed. Continue reading
Review – Hostiles (2017)
By Henry Hill
Sometimes when you haven’t seen an actor or actress in a film for a few years, they slip into the back of your mind, and it isn’t until you see the trailer for their next movie that you are reminded just how great they are at their craft. That was the case when I saw the trailer for Hostiles with Christian Bale starring. Ten years ago, Bale and Russell Crowe were in a terrific remake of the 1957 western, 3:10 to Yuma. The trailer for Hostiles hinted that we were in for another great western with Bale, and after seeing the film, I can say that it is a great western.
Survivors Guide to Prison – Interview with Matthew Cooke
Matthew Cooke talks art, activism, and Survivors Guide to Prison
What does it mean to be an activist? On the basest level, it means promoting social change by raising awareness about an issue or idea. Activism is often depicted in historical narratives through larger-than-life figures and mass movements. But the greatest activism takes place when ordinary individuals work to connect with others on a one-on-one level. From those small gestures, hope transforms into promise for everyone. Director Matthew Cooke (How to Make Money Selling Drugs) and I discussed this interpersonal activist approach as it appears in his latest documentary project, Survivors Guide to Prison (2018).
Review – Altered Carbon Season 1 (2018)
The new Netflix Sci-Fi Original series, Altered Carbon is finally here! Logan Myerz reviews the first season that is streaming now.
Review – Annihilation (2018)
Logan Myerz returns from The Shimmer to review Alex Garland’s newest sci-fi experience, Annihilation.
The Lullaby – Interview with Reine Swart
by Nile Fortner
The Lullaby is a 2018 South African horror film directed by Darrell Roodt and written by Tarryn-Tanile. The film centers on a 19-year-old mother named Chloe Heerden, who returns to her hometown, Eden Rock, and tries to embrace the terms of being a mother. Even though Chloe has support from her mother, Ruby, Chloe has the willies and has a difficult time grasping the idea of being a mother.
Interesting Facts about Black Panther!
The Cinephellas are still in the Black Panther spirit after seeing the movie! In this video, Nile shares some interesting facts about the Marvel character, Black Panther.
THE CURED – Premiere & After Party February 20th
IFC Films celebrated the Los Angeles Premiere of THE CURED on Tuesday, February 20th at AMC Sunset 5. The After Party was hosted at sbe’s Hyde Sunset in West Hollywood. Guests enjoyed specialty vodka cocktails by House of Carbonadi and cold brews by Peroni beer. Music provided by DJ Lindsay Luv.
IFC Films will release THE CURED in Theaters and VOD on February 23rd.
