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‘The Furious’ Movie Review | DIFF 2026

May 1, 2026 John Dotson Action Films & Shows, Dallas International Film Festival, Lionsgate 4 min read

We continue our coverage of the Dallas International Film Festival with The Furious. As a film, The Furious promises exactly what its

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‘Obsession’ Movie Review | DIFF 2026

April 29, 2026 John Dotson Blumhouse, Dallas International Film Festival, Focus Features, Horror Films & Shows 4 min read

Obsession accomplishes the impossible. It takes one of the most beautiful human experiences and makes it crawl under your skin. It’s

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Sundance Film Festival 2026: ‘The Best Summer’ is Millennial Catnip

January 31, 2026 John Dotson Documentary, Music, Sundance Film Festival 3 min read

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Hey, I wonder if the director of Billy Madison has a bunch of concert

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Sundance Film Festival 2026: ‘Josephine’ is Fearless and Brilliant Storytelling

January 30, 2026 John Dotson Drama Films & Shows, Sundance Film Festival 4 min read

The movie Josephine at the Sundance Film Festival 2026 takes on one of the most difficult topics of childhood. And it

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Sundance Film Festival 2026: ‘Levitating’ is Spiritually Thrilling

January 29, 2026 John Dotson Comedy Films & Shows, Drama Films & Shows, Horror Films & Shows, Sundance Film Festival 4 min read

Levitating is the kind of movie one hopes to see at a film festival. The type of narrative aims for

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Sundance Film Festival 2026: ‘Take Me Home’ Review

January 27, 2026 John Dotson Drama Films & Shows, Sundance Film Festival 4 min read

Take Me Home from Sundance Film Festival 2026 offers another perspective on the disability experience, this time from the vantage

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Sundance Film Festival 2026: ‘Joybubbles’ Movie Review

January 26, 2026 John Dotson Documentary, Sundance Film Festival 4 min read

Joybubbles is quite a sincere opening for our Sundance Film Festival 2026 review coverage. Similar to the documentary The Remarkable

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Sundance Film Festival 2026: Most Anticipated Films to Watch

January 21, 2026 John Dotson A24, Sundance Film Festival 9 min read

Sundance 2026 is upon us, which means it is time to discuss the films we are the most excited about.

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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Bugonia’ is a Perfectly Weird Satire

September 27, 2025 John Dotson Comedy Films & Shows, Fantastic Fest, Focus Features, Sci-Fi Films & Shows 5 min read

We continue our Fantastic Fest 2025 coverage with the latest movie from Yorgos Lanthimos. The filmmaker behind provocative and quirky

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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Explores the Stresses of Motherhood

September 24, 2025 John Dotson A24, Comedy Films & Shows, Drama Films & Shows, Fantastic Fest 5 min read

Our Fantastic Fest 2025 coverage continues with an unexpected gem. The movie If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You made

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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Black Phone 2’ Finds Depth Through Nightmares

September 22, 2025 John Dotson Blumhouse, Fantastic Fest, Horror Films & Shows, Universal Studios 5 min read

Last night, we attended the first screening of Black Phone 2 at Fantastic Fest 2025. The sequel sparked considerable interest

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Fantastic Fest 2025: ‘Shelby Oaks’ is a Worthy Misfire

September 21, 2025 John Dotson Fantastic Fest, Horror Films & Shows, Neon 6 min read

Our Fantastic Fest 2025 coverage continues with Shelby Oaks. When it comes to the topic of film criticism, it’s hard to