The titular Possum Trot is, of course, the setting of this based-on-a-true-story tale, a majority-Black small town in East Texas fueled by its vibrant Baptist church, led by charismatic reverend W.C. Martin (Demetrius Grosse). His “First Lady,” Donna (Nika King), struggles to keep her head above water with two children and piling bills. And yet, … Read more
She’s a star. Mia Goth stars in the third installment of Ti West’s series of horror movies that started in 2022. We had X, a slasher that pays tribute to the horror, pornography, and exploitation films of the 1970s. West followed this up with Pearl, a prequel set in the 1930s that took its inspiration … Read more
At the start of March, an image cinematographer Christian Sebaldt shared on Instagram revealed that Final Destination 6 (which is going by the title Final Destination: Bloodlines) was finally, after years of development and a thirteen year gap between sequels, heading into production. Then franchise producer Craig Perry took to social media to confirm that Final Destination: Bloodlines was indeed filming, the aim being … Read more
Rex graduated from high school with a full scholarship to college but stayed home when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. After that, she stayed home to support her father (Sam Robards). Somehow, ten years went by. At her college reunion, she begins to wonder what her life might have been like if she had … Read more
Co-stars Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron have shared the A Family Affair original title for Netflix’s latest romantic comedy movie, which is now available for streaming. What was the A Family Affair original title? During a recent interview, Kidman and Efron have revealed that A Family Affair’s original NSFW title was something that immediately caught … Read more
We talk with Ti West, Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Debicki, Giancarlo Esposito, and Moses Sumney Talk MaXXXine starring Mia Goth It was thrilling the first time I witnessed Ti West’s X. It was a fun slasher flick that offered a refreshing take on the sub-genre. And then came Pearl. Here we are, a surprise double feature … Read more
Thankfully, these blemishes aren’t so significant as to deflate the movie’s prevailing mood. However, you might leave the theater wishing you cared more about Amrit (Lakshya), a one-man-army commando, and Tulika (Tanya Maniktala), a mostly defenseless woman on whose behalf Amrit creams a few dozen heavies. A rowdy audience and/or loud sound system will likely … Read more
K-pop survival show I-Land 2 aired its grand finale on July 4. During the episode, seven winners were revealed. Mnet also shared the debut group’s name and the meaning behind it. The network will soon announce more details about the the newly formed I-Land 2 team. Mnet’s I-Land 2 started with 24 contestants. The second … Read more
Osgood Perkins’s Longlegs is one of the most atmospheric and unsettling horror films in recent memory. PLOT: A newly minted FBI Agent (Maika Monroe) winds up becoming embroiled in the pursuit of a serial killer named Longlegs, with ties to the occult. REVIEW: Seeing Longlegs at a 10 am press screening was pretty wild. When … Read more
Through her eyes and ears, in the film’s opening scene, we witness mom and dad engaged in a fight so big it’s dragged in Amálka’s grandmother (Veronika Zilková) and grandpa (Martin Finger). As Amálka’s mother tries to share her unhappiness with her parents—only to be rebuffed by her mother—Amálka looks on behind a frosted window … Read more