Primate is the latest film from Johannes Roberts, whose last movie was Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. As the festival kicked off, Fantastic Fest audiences gathered in a theater with various small cameras on tripods pointing toward the crowd. It was clear that Paramount was preparing to record the reactions of the movie-going audience. Right away, there was a strong
Read MoreFantastic Fest 2025 kicks off today in Austin, Texas, with another year of potentially great offerings. The festival is jam-packed with several great titles and early premieres. For example, the highly anticipated sequel to Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone is expected to captivate the Austin community during the first weekend. The festival will also feature Chris Stuckmann’s long-awaited movie debut, Shelby
Read MoreThe film Twinless discusses the tragedy of losing a twin. For most of us, it’s not a common experience we might face. The feeling is mostly shared within a specific group. However, the film by James Sweeney suggests that the sense of losing connection is universal. Especially in grief, where losing a loved one can make it feel like a part
Read MoreWeapons accomplishes an agenda that used to be a hallmark for filmmakers like JJ Abrams. The goal is to surround the narrative with a mystery box format. The intention is to influence the audience to rush to the movie to uncover all the secrets hidden within. The key difference is that filmmaker Zach Cregger clearly understands the assignment better than JJ
Read MoreOur Fantasia Film Festival 2025 coverage continues with two unique films that explore themes of isolation. The first is a haunting film about the struggles of assimilation faced by a child of migrants in a white suburban school. The other film centers on a 10 Cloverfield Lane-inspired narrative about a woman trapped inside a moving camper. Foreigner and Hellcat may differ
Read MoreThe Naked Gun (2025) features Liam Neeson in another career reinvention. Similar to Taken in the late 2000s, this comedic reboot pushes the iconic actor into a new zone, with the Oscar nominee (and action star) indulging in excessive puns and bathroom humor. While it’s amusing to see a distinguished presence dive into absurdity, the reboot can’t quite reach its full
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