Chestnut (2023) – Review and Summary
Chestnut,” with its lukewarm three-way romantic drama, is watchable but not must-see cinema.
Film Festival
From the Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey, New York’s NewFest, Tribeca Film Festival, and Urban World Film Festival, to the famed Sundance Film Festival, here you’ll find our film festival coverage (which contains movies, shorts, and episodic content).
Eileen (2023) – Review and Summary
At the minimum, “Eileen” delivers entertaining performances worth the ticket price, and at max, you will witness at least one performance worthy of a major accolade.
This Place (2023) – Review and Summary
Addressing both characters’ individual cultures and how sometimes the personal clashes with the timing of something romantic, “This Place” is less about causing butterflies and more about how the timing of love can be imperfect, but people can make time if they can and want to.
The Beast (2023) – Review and Summary
In a tragic, long-in-the-tooth, multi-generational love story, two people have a constant case of bad timing, which ruins the love that could be.
Divertimento (2020): Movie Review and Summary
Kellan Lutz and Torrey DeVitto star in “Divertimento,” a twisty tale about how the games we play can turn deadly. Keyvan Sheikhailshai’s short film has plenty of intrigue and flair to be a full-length film.
My Eyes Are Up Here (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Eyes Are Up Here” presents to you a romance complicated by more than just someone’s personal baggage.
For People In Trouble (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In this step-by-step short regarding an environmental apocalypse, a couple meets, reaches a high, and falls apart as their means of fighting what’s coming differs short term, and the long-term goal is unable to unite them.
The Sperm Bank (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Can you imagine, to hopefully have kids one day, having to go to a room where everyone knows what you are doing and… you know.
Voice Activated (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While comical in some ways, “Voice Activated” reminds you how much accessibility matters in the development of technology and patience when dealing with other people.
Fish Out Of Water (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
A young woman who has figured out a way to barely survive finds her estranged father at her doorstep, willing to offer help, but there is a question if old memories will impede forgiveness.
Everybody Dies… Sometimes (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In a therapy session, Mara recounts all the people who have died she has grown close to and her anxiety that it could soon happen again.
Regular Rabbit (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Regular Rabbit” is absolutely absurd without having to be violent, slapstick, or implement farce comedy.
Sealed Off (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Sealed Off” acts as a reminder that nowhere you go, or what time period, men can be trash. Also, there are certain parts of history that, for some, have been muzzled a bit.
The K-Town Killer (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
When you learn how to fight back, it is hard to show restraint when there remain bullies in the world, as shown by “The K-Town Killer.”
Proof Of Concept (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Pitching any kind of film, short film included, and getting financing is hard – but imagine trying to pitch to your dad and uncle who don’t get your vision that much.
Hafekasi (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
A half-Tongan girl is being raised by her White mother, surrounded by her mother’s family, and finds herself enchanted by a pocket of her father’s culture in a local market.
Let Liv (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Alcoholism is a disease which can get passed down from generation to generation but separately, then together, a mother and daughter seek out help with their addiction.
Starling (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Starling” balances being cute and sad as a young spirit returns home for their birthday.
In Passing (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Work can often get in the way of romance, especially when survival is more paramount than quality time.
Faiytales (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fairytales” is an exception to what you usually get when you see a young person in that it isn’t a coming-of-age tale or a sterile children’s story, but what it is like to be a kid.
Witchfairy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
With the type of animation which pushes you to think something nefarious could happen, “Witchfairy” sets you up for one thing but pleasantly gives you another.
Restless In The Night (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Presenting multiple examples of advocating for others and yourself, “Restless Is The Night” is both cautionary and a call to action.
Corvine (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Corvine” reminds you how much the support of parents matters when you are a little kid.
The Mecca of Comedy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“The Mecca of Comedy” is an intriguing look into the DC comedy scene, but it could use another edit and more comedy.
Blood for Dust (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Blood for Dust” is a moody film that examines upwards mobility in America, yet the movie struggles to give you a reason to care for its protagonist.
Deep Sea (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Alongside being visually stunning, almost AAA video game quality at times, “Deep Sea” is an emotional experience, especially as it enters its third act.
Let the Canary Sing (2023) – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Let the Canary Sing” is an intimate portrayal of struggle and joy for Cyndi Lauper’s voice and activism.
I.S.S (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In “I.S.S.,” it appears Ariana DeBose plans to actively avoid the usual Oscar slump a lot of people, especially people of color, experience via a sci-fi drama where there is a nuclear war and a battle for the International Space Station.
The Line (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Line” is a wonderful showcase for Austin Abrams’ talent as it wastes both Halle Bailey and Angus Cloud.
Suitable Flesh (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Suitable Flesh” may lack an explanation regarding what is happening, but you’ll be so locked in you may forget your questions until after the movie is over.
Perpetrator (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
Cold Copy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Tracee Ellis Ross continues to push beyond her comedy empire with the kind of role which deserves to be in awards contentions.
The Listener (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Listener,” focused on a peer crisis hotline worker, is a stirring, frustrating, and potentially tear-inducing film.
The Graduates (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Graduates,” thankfully avoids showing a school shooting, but what’s left leaves you wanting more.
Our Son (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Our Son” presents a shift in Billy Porter’s career from being the loudest in the room due to his booming voice to being the most notable due to his performance.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror (2023) – Review/ Summary
With themes of bullying, death, assault, and more, “Lonely Castle in the Mirro” is an immensely emotional experience.
Cat Person (2023) – Review and Summary
If you ever wondered what a woman may think when dating a man, both the positive and negative, “Cat Person” is here to illuminate you.
A Little Prayer (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this quiet southern drama, a family scandal is complicated by the information revealed on a daily basis.
A Thousand and One (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If Teyana Taylor is going to give up on her music career, the gift of her performance in “A Thousand And One” makes up for it.
