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2013 Directed By James Ponsoldt The Spectacular Now   is everything a coming of age story should be. It’s poignant without being preachy, funny while remaining truthful and uncomfortable as hell at times.  It is an honest film about growing up and facing the great unknown that comes after high school, something we can all remember and relate to. But it tells that story without the forced nostalgia of other mainstream films. Miles Teller  plays Sutter Keely and his performance is nothing short of astounding. His role is very well written but in the hands of a lesser performer the movie could have fallen apart. I can’t think of many films where I so completely disliked a character at a films onset and by its conclusion I was fully pulling for him to get his shit together.   Shailene Woodley  plays Sutter’s rebound girlfriend named Aimee and also turns in a stellar performance. This is Ponsoldt’s third film, and his third film which deals with alcoholism. In  Smas

On this episode I had the pleasure of forcing two other movie podcasters to experience first time watches of little seen films that deserve a big audience. That’s a not so subtle hint to our listeners to go check out 2001’s GHOST WORLD starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson as two best friends fresh out of high school and facing an adulthood pulling them apart. This goes up against my favorite film of 2013, THE SPECTACULAR NOW starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley as opposites influencing each other in the present and future as they leave youth behind. Both of these great films square off in a conversation with Ryan Snelling of the Filmbeef podcast , but first, I talk with Nate of The Best and Worst of the Best podcast about one of the best films of 2015 which is new to DVD and VOD, JAMES WHITE.

Honeymoon is one of the years best horror films 2014 Directed by Leigh Janiak Starring Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway  A honeymoon is in many ways a transformation, the melding of two lives. For some it can mean the loss of individuality to gain to deeper sense of connection to another, for others it simply means a time of hope and promise. The honeymoon phase is a time of deep passion and optimism, our eyes are wide and the world is full of possibilities. Director/Writer Leigh Janiak with her film  Honeymoon  has taken this time of unlimited potential and driven a spike through its still beating heart. The film follows Paul (Harry Treadaway) and Bea (Rose Leslie) as they honeymoon at a remote cabin next to a picturesque lake. Soon into the couples stay Paul discovers Bea in the woods, wandering and alone with no recollection of how she got there. After that night Bea starts to display peculiar behavior and it becomes increasingly clear that somethin

2014 Directed by Leigh Janiak Starring Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway  A honeymoon is in many ways a transformation, the melding of two lives. For some it can mean the loss of individuality to gain to deeper sense of connection to another, for others it simply means a time of hope and promise. The honeymoon phase is a time of deep passion and optimism, our eyes are wide and the world is full of possibilities. Director/Writer Leigh Janiak with her film  Honeymoon  has taken this time of unlimited potential and driven a spike through its still beating heart. The film follows Paul (Harry Treadaway) and Bea (Rose Leslie) as they honeymoon at a remote cabin next to a picturesque lake. Soon into the couples stay Paul discovers Bea in the woods, wandering and alone with no recollection of how she got there. After that night Bea starts to display peculiar behavior and it becomes increasingly clear that something terrible happened to her that night. Paul Treadaway ( Control )

I invite Jessi Lauren on to talk about THE GLASS CASTLE.  We cover a number of topics including the movie, her dislike of Woody Harrelson, her love of Brie Larson/SHORT TERM 12, and redheads growing up poor.  We touch on most of the performances and the shortcomings of the film. Sadly, a technical glitch ruined fangirl fixation this week, so no Britt.  But, in summary.  THE SPECTACULAR NOW is not good, but THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD looks hilarious.  Who knew? The Glass Castle Spoilers: 0:25:41 Follow Jessi on Twitter! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play

2013 Directed By Destin Daniel Cretton Starring Brie Larson John Gallagher Jr & Frantz Turner  I saw Short Term 12 last year but with it being recently added to Netflix instant I thought it would be a good time to revisit this wonderful little film. This is a very simple character driven story that speaks to the truths of being a young adult in an honest unflinching way that is sadly rare. Most films condescend to teenagers and handle their stories in a shallow manor that feels false.  Most of the film is set in a foster-care center for wayward teenagers and is based on the real life experience of Writer/Director Destin Danel Cretton. The film opens with an amusing story being told by Mason ( John Gallagher Jr) a veteran employee who is helping a new employee understand how unpredictable his new job will be.  Grace (Brie Larson) is a young counselor barely older than the children in her care. She is profoundly empathetic to the residents of the facility and does ev

In the realm of nature-run-amok films, one particular creature feature has stood the test of time and captured the imaginations of genre enthusiasts around the world. Synapse Films, renowned for unearthing cinematic treasures, is proud to present the long-awaited Blu-ray release of "Crocodile," a cult classic that has remained in high demand for nearly a decade. With its jaw-dropping poster art and a plot reminiscent of the iconic "JAWS," this late 70s Taiwanese/Korean rip-off promises a thrilling ride through a small beach town terrorized by a colossal and bloodthirsty crocodile. Rejuvenated through an all-new 2K restoration, "Crocodile" is ready to make its triumphant return to screens, bigger and better than ever. Synopsis: "Crocodile" takes us back to the late 70s, where a tranquil beach town falls victim to an ever-growing menace—a giant mutated crocodile. With each passing moment, the beast becomes larger and hungrier, possibly due to the a

A honeymoon is in many ways a transformation, the melding of two lives. For some it can mean the loss of individuality to gain to deeper sense of connection to another, for others it simply means a time of hope and promise. The honeymoon phase is a time of deep passion and optimism, our eyes are wide and the world is full of possibilities. Director/Writer Leigh Janiak with her film Honeymoon has taken this time of unlimited potential and driven a spike through its still beating heart. The film follows Paul (Harry Treadaway) and Bea (Rose Leslie) as they honeymoon at a remote cabin next to a picturesque lake. Soon into the couples stay Paul discovers Bea in the woods, wandering and alone with no recollection of how she got there. After that night Bea starts to display peculiar behavior and it becomes increasingly clear that something terrible happened to her that night. Paul Treadaway ( Control ) and Rose Leslie ( Game of Thrones ) give fantastic performances as our young co

​ ​ 2017 poster designed by Brooklyn-based artist Andrew Abbott. Wendesday, August 16th - The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival returns to New York City October 12th till the 15th, bringing with it more ghouls and ghosts than ever before. BHFF is proud to present more than twice as many feature films as last year and is thrilled to announce the first wave of the line-up, which boasts exciting films, dynamic events and more venues, expanding the festival’s activities . “This year we’ve grown to a four-day festival and are very excited to be extending our reach to audiences beyond North Brooklyn, into Downtown Brooklyn and Crown Heights,” says fest director Justin Timms. “Starting with our opening night at the new Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Brooklyn we’ve also added Nitehawk Cinema, LIU Kumble Theater, Film Noir Cinema & Video Revival this year to go along with our key theaters from last year Wythe Hotel Cinema, Videology Bar & Cinema and Spectacle Theater.” “If our debut