Backrooms Review: Lost in Liminal Space ★★★

It cannot be understated before discussing the qualities and shortcomings of Backrooms, the magnitude of the achievement Kane Parsons has achieved. Transforming an internet creepy pasta into a YouTube sensation drowning in lore and a loyal following, and then translating that world into an A24-produced horror smash hit is nothing but impressive. If you then […]

Remembering the Pre-Internet World: Michael Cusumano and Charity Schubert Discuss Last Minute

In an age where information is available within seconds and human interaction is increasingly filtered through screens, Last Minute looks back at a time when solving even the simplest problem required patience, creativity, and genuine connection. Written and directed by Michael Cusumano, the charming short film transforms a familiar childhood experience into a heartfelt reflection […]

How Fan Fiction and Fan Edits Play an Integral Role in Film and TV Marketing

Social media has been known to spread its influence across every field, including as a marketing tool. Film and TV show distribution is one example of using social media as a tool to reach targeted audiences, encourage people to watch their movies, and increase their revenue. However, relying only on one specific team for marketing […]

Alien VS Predator: Battle of The Franchises

Both owned by Fox and featuring battles between humankind and aliens, the Alien and Predator franchises seemed destined to eventually cross-over. From comics to cinema, Alien’s Xenomorphs and Predator’s Yautja have become two of popular culture’s most prominent behemoths, especially in the realm of sci-fi-horror. But despite numerous battles in numerous mediums, there is always […]

Obsession Review: You’re going to be OBSESSED with this one! ★★★★

May 2026 has already given us a fantastic indie horror, that came as a massive surprise (well, must indie horrors come as surprise – palatable or not) with Hokum. And as Davina McCall always asked on Big Brother, “Do you fancy another one?” For those of you who do not know Curry Barker (Obsession’s director), […]

Mandalorian & Grogu – Where’s the Hype?

Where has big-screen Star Wars been? 7 years since the last feature film to hit cinemas. Episode XI: TheRise of Skywalker(2019) was certainly seen as a limp across the finish line, rather than a grand finale. Alot can happen within film industry in 7 years. Disney+ igniting the streaming with Disney/FOX content, the SAG-AFTRA and […]

A Look into the BFI’s Upcoming Season, Marilyn Monroe: Self Made Star

Marilyn Monroe is a historical figure that is shrouded in glamour and tragedy, with the mention of her name evoking images of red lipstick, bright blonde hair and a flirty smile. Your mind may have gone to the photo of Marilyn, her white dress blown up around her as she stands over a sewer grate […]

Benny Chen on his New Film- HAND: Isolation, Immigrant Life and Invisible Struggles

Set against the relentless backdrop of everyday survival, HAND is the kind of short film that lingers long after its final frame. Written and directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Benny Chen, the film offers an intimate, unflinching portrait of immigrant life in contemporary America, following Lin, a middle-aged undocumented cook grappling with isolation, invisibility, and the […]

Georgina Campbell: The New Queen of Horror

The term scream queen has some positive and negative connotations to it. It can mean that you are prominent in the horror genre, but it also implies that you’re often cast as a victim, or at best a final girl. It certainly means that you do a fair amount of screaming your lungs out. Given […]

Josie and the Moment: How Charli xcx Critiqued the Music Industry

As part of her Guest Selects series at the Alamo Drafthouse, Charlixcx chose several films that inspired her when creating The Moment, her latest film and a ‘Brat’ mockumentary. One of Charli’s selections was a personal favorite of mine in music-themed movies, Josie and the Pussycats. I was immediately intrigued by this choice and was […]