Review by Adam Courtliff Over the last decade there has been a distinct lack of instant classic comedies at the cineplex, something that was all too common in the noughties and early 2010s. That barren spell, however, is about to come to an end with Olivia...
Greetings again from the darkness. This is at least the eighth film adaptation of a story by Cesc Gay: THE PEOPLE UPSTAIRS (Spain, 2020), VICINI DI CASA (Italy, 2022), THE NEIGHBORS FROM UPSTAIRS (Switzerland, 2023), V DOBREM I ZLEM (Czech Republic, 2024),...
When Mona Friedman is cast in a bit part at a small community theater, she transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role—even if it means waging war...
Washed up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s (Ed Harris) suburban country club. Desperate for his father’s approval, Dusty blindly supports Chuck’s vendetta against the new craze...
Review by James Lindorf Animal attack films have a long and beloved history, going back over 60 years to Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” and 2026 has already delivered two entries in the genre with “Primal” and “Deep Water.” The latest comes from British director...
Review by James Lindorf The Bentonville Film Festival has built a reputation for championing stories that Hollywood too often overlooks, and “Welcome to the Fishbowl” fits that mission perfectly. Written and directed by Sheryl Glubok, a Stanford and...
A living room in a private house, shuttered windows. Monday, 23:45, June 2026. The television screen goes blank after the final credits of another episode of a crime series that broke off at the most interesting place. The woman on the sofa noisily lets out a breath...
Greetings again from the darkness. Making its world premiere at this year’s Dances With Films LA is the first feature film from writer-director Jay Diaz, whose previous credits include numerous short films, videos, and TV episodes. Himself a first generation...
"Jill copes with her sister’s death by leaving her voicemails chronicling her chaotic life in San Francisco. When the number is unknowingly reassigned, an elusive Austin real estate agent begins receiving the hilariously confessional messages." Filmmaker...
Review by Adam Courtliff A good romcom should make you laugh, cry, and everything in between whilst rooting for love to prevail. While Netflix’s latest attempt at finding the next classic in the genre, Voicemails for Isabelle, certainly has some of the magic...