Set in the American South, the new documentary Free Puppies! is an eye-opening journey into the scary realities of those involved in animal rescue. Directed by Samantha Wishman and Christina Thomas, Puppies! tells the story of the innumerable volunteers?most often women?who work tirelessly to save the lives of animals on a daily basis. Following rescuers Monda Wooten, Ann Brown…
Casper Kelly is made a name for himself by leaning into the chaotic and bizarre. Breaking onto the scene several years ago with his viral video,?Too Many Cooks, Kelly took the traditional 90s sitcom and turned it on its ear (and then some). Devolving into chaotic madness, the short became a huge hit and established…
Sometimes, in the midst of the trials around you, you need to hear a new story in order to remember what could be. Set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, Empire of Light tells the story of Hillary (Olivia Colman), the cinema manager of the Empire Theatre. Despite struggling with mental health issues and…
The battle for freedom begins with blood and is fueled by faith. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Emancipation is based on the true story of Peter (Will Smith), a beloved husband and father during the time of slavery. When he escapes from captivity, Peter?s love for his family and commitment to faith give him the motivation that he…
Before we talk about Baking All the Way, it?s worth noting that you?ve already decided whether or not you like the film. The Hallmark Christmas-style film has evolved over the years and become more prominent on our screens. With a growing legion of fans, these simple tales of holiday romance are loved by many but maligned…
Using clever re-enactments,?Framing Agnes?uncovers the stories of the trans community in the late 1950s-60s. Using actual case files from UCLA Sociologist Harold Garfinkel (played here by Chase Joynt), the film uses a black-and-white classical format to recreate his research regarding gender health. Beginning with Agnes (Zackary Drucker), the film invites other trans actors to participate…
Based on the hit film franchise,?Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again?is a new animated adventure that once again returns fans to the American Museum of Natural History. After his success in New York, Larry Daley has taken his career as a museum curator to the next level by accepting a summer position in Japan….
Exploring history can be fun, even if it doesn?t always make sense. Beginning during the First World War, Amsterdam tells the story of Burt Berendson and Harold Woodman (Christian Bale and John David Washington), two veterans who bonded on the field of battle. Their trio become complete when Burt and Harry meet Valerie (Margot Robbie), a striking…
It can be very difficult to merge live theatre and cinema. Although there have been countless efforts before, it seems that one must inevitably give way to the other in order for it to be effective. As Spielberg recently recreated the wonder of West Side Story, he had to make the film feel authentic. Even amidst…
Please don?t be a Grinch about this, but I?ve always been a fan of the Hallmark Christmas film.? There?s no question that the style of film is repetitive, tepid and entirely predictable. From the opening credits, each entry follows the cookie-cutter mold. Still, I can?t help it. Like millions of others, there?s something about them…
