The expansion of numerous release platforms over the past few years has opened up several avenues for genre films to be released, whether it’s VOD, direct to streaming, or other sources. However, being able to see a movie in theatres, revelling in it with other strangers who share the same taste, remains the optimal way …
The apocalypse has been a ripe source for comedy in recent years, with three features in 2013 exploring the topic, in the form of Rapture-palooza, This Is The End, and The World’s End. A somewhat less explored genre for comedic tellings are road trip movies, and a mix of the two yields a very limited …
One of the more notable horror directors of the last 30 years is Joe Dante. Having helmed movies such as Gremlins, Small Soldiers, and Holes. The director has also, over the years, lent his support, by way of taking on the role of producer, to several projects, the latest of which is the psychological horror film Dark. The first …
The rise of the internet has opened up another avenue for creative forces to distribute their output and gain fans, and comedy has been no exception. One of the groups that has successfully taken advantage of the new medium is the comedy troupe 5secondfilms. Built on the concept of making and releasing a comedic short …
Period pieces are often difficult stories to do, as there are numerous details, both big and small, that must be accounted for. However, ambitious filmmakers can often use these details to their advantage, exploring timeless stories through a different lens, and bringing a sense of perspective that cannot always be gleaned by setting projects in …
Over the years, as the popularity of television has exploded, numerous critically acclaimed shows have found themselves unable to pick up traction amongst the commercial viewing audience, much to the chagrin of those who become ardent fans and supporters of the show. One such show was Veronica Mars, a modern-day hardboiled detective mystery series that starred Kristen Bell …
Trans* characters are difficult to come by in film and television, often being reduced to broad stereotypes or the butt of jokes when they are represented at all. This means the task of telling the story of trans* characters and portraying them in an honest manner falls to independent voices. One group attempting to do …
Comedy is incredibly difficult. There’s a certain art to standup comedy that only appeals to certain individuals, and that makes the study of what makes a standup comedian tick all the more interesting, a topic that hasn’t been particularly explored in documentaries. Jeff Schimmel looks to tackle that subject from a unique perspective; as the …
Once upon a time, the world was very close to getting a Superman movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Nic Cage, titled Superman Lives. The Superman movie, which was intended for production during the 1990s, would feature Lex Luthor, the alien supercomputer Brainiac, and Doomsday as villains. The project was, however, scrapped. There were …