David Ferguson, Author at RedCarpetCrash.com

Movie Review: ‘Inside Out’ Pixar Creates An Instant Classic You Can Feel

David Ferguson June 18, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. Once upon a time … in 1995 to be exact … Pixar revitalized and revolutionized the world of animated movies with the release of the first Toy Story. In the process, they sent our expectations soaring for each of ...Read More

Blu-ray Review: ‘The Lazarus Effect’

David Ferguson June 16, 2015

Horror movies can be fun, and with a cast that includes Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Donald Glover and Evan Peters, this one has the foundation to develop a following. However, what starts out like a new age “religion vs science” battle, ends up as ...Read More

Blu-ray Review: ‘Song One’

David Ferguson June 15, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. Fresh off her Oscar winning performance and infamous onscreen haircut in Les Miserables, Anne Hathaway stars in this infinitely smaller film from writer/director Kate Barker-Froyland. A Sundance Film Festival entry, the movie winds through the clubs, coffee shops and ...Read More

OCFF Documentary Review: ‘Made in Japan’ Reintroduces Tomi Fujiyama

David Ferguson June 15, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. My favorite documentary at this year’s Oak Cliff Film Festival introduced me to the world’s first female Japanese Country and Western music star: Tomi Fujiyama. She made a historic appearance at the 39th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry ...Read More

OCFF Movie Review: ‘God Bless the Child’ Examines The Effect Of An Absentee Parent

David Ferguson June 15, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. Given its success at other film festivals, I was anxious to catch up with this one it at my hometown Oak Cliff Film Festival. What I can report is that my reaction to the film is not in line ...Read More

OCFF Documentary Review: ‘Danny Says’ Gives Credit To One Of The Unsung Influencers Of Music In The 60’s And 70’s

David Ferguson June 14, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. Tying in nicely with the repertory showing of Rock ‘n Roll High School (1979) at the Oak Cliff Film Festival, this documentary from Brendan Toller aims to give credit to one of the unsung (and mostly unknown) influencers of ...Read More

OCFF Documentary Review: ’20 Years Of Madness’ Proves Yet Again That Recapturing Youth Faces Long Odds

David Ferguson June 14, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. If you haven’t figured out that life is much different at age 38 than at age 18, this Oak Cliff Film Festival documentary will be shocking to you. Jerry White, Jr attempts to recapture the boundless creativity that fueled ...Read More

OCFF Movie Review: ‘Body’ Places 3 Friends In A Morally Compromised Situation

David Ferguson June 13, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. Positioned as a “thriller”, this Oak Cliff Film Festival entry is more psychological study than fright-fest or whodunit. Co-written and co-directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, the film takes the rare and welcome approach of placing twenty-something females ...Read More

OCFF Movie Review: ‘Station To Station’ Stays On The Rails With 62 One Minute Films

David Ferguson June 13, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. Day two of the 4th annual Oak Cliff Film Festival reminded me why I so enjoy this “rogue” festival … it always provides a completely new cinematic experience. How does a movie consisting of 62 one minute movies strike ...Read More

Blu-ray Review: ‘The Wrecking Crew’

David Ferguson June 12, 2015

Greetings again from the darkness. The music business has always been a bit of a mystery – not just to the average record buyer, but even to those within the industry. History is filled with singers, band members, and songwriters missing out on the ...Read More

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