Screen Reviews

Our writers scour the globe, rewind endless tapes, and press pause as many times as it takes to bring you the ultimate collection of film, broadcast, and streaming visual content to feed your endless appetite for movies.

The Duel

The Duel

Screen Reviews

Two young men learn to settle disputes the old-fashioned way: pistols at dawn. Carl F. Gauze reviews The Duel, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Racist Trees

Racist Trees

Screen Reviews

A insightful look at racism and water usage in Palm Springs California. Carl F. Gauze reviews Racist Trees, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Back Pay & The Valley of Silent Men

Back Pay & The Valley of Silent Men

Screen Reviews

A pair of century old silent films from multiple Academy Award winning director Frank Borzage hit Blu-ray/DVD with new scores by Andrew Earle Simpson. Phil Bailey reviews the 1922 silent Frank Borzage double feature Back Pay & The Valley of Silent Men.

A Perfect Day for Caribou

A Perfect Day for Caribou

Screen Reviews

A small child goes missing. The father and grandfather search for her. Successfully. Carl F. Gauze reviews A Perfect Day for Caribou, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

With Peter Bradley

With Peter Bradley

Screen Reviews

One of the greatest artists you never heard of looks back on his career. Carl. F. Gauze reviews With Peter Bradley, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Screen Reviews

Sex and money on a rainy night leads to revelation and broken furniture. Carl. F. Gauze reviews Sanctuary, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Bottle Conditioned

Bottle Conditioned

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A documentary on an obscure type of beer that’s now the hottest thing going. Carl. F. Gauze reviews Bottle Conditioned, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry

Screen Reviews

The race for the ultimate personal communication device does not go to the early contenders. Carl. F. Gauze reviews BlackBerry, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Flamin’ Hot

Flamin’ Hot

Screen Reviews

The janitor makes it to the executive suite when he revolutionizes the snack food industry. Carl F. Gauze reviews Flamin’ Hot, presented at the 2023 Florida Film Festival.

Judy Blume Forever

Judy Blume Forever

Screen Reviews

Meet the biggest selling children’s book author ever. Carl F. Gauze reviews Judy Blume Forever, part of the 2023 Florida Film Festival presented by Enzian Theater, Maitland, Florida, April 14-23, 2023.

Master Gardener

Master Gardener

Screen Reviews

Gardening and drug dealing clash in the new South. Carl F. Gauze reviews Master Gardener, part of the 2023 Florida Film Festival, presented by Enzian Theater, Maitland, Florida, April 14-23, 2023.

Somewhere in Queens

Somewhere in Queens

Screen Reviews

Life in Queens is packed with drama, pathos, poetry, and family. Carl F. Gauze reviews Somewhere in Queens, part of the 2023 Florida Film Festival presented by Enzian Theater, Maitland, Florida, April 14-23, 2023.

Mavka. The Forest Song

Mavka. The Forest Song

Screen Reviews

A young woman must defend her lands from evil forces. Carl F. Gauze reviews Mavka. The Forest Song, part of the 2023 Florida Film Festival presented by Enzian Theater, Maitland, Florida, April 14-23, 2023.

Human Flowers of Flesh

Human Flowers of Flesh

Screen Reviews

Director Helena Wittmann follows up her acclaimed debut feature, Drift, with Human Flowers of Flesh, an immersive and meditative journey that traces the history of the French Foreign Legion. Lily and Generoso review this intriguing Golden Leopard nominated work.

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Screen Reviews

Elvis gets all the attention, but Little Richard is the real father of rock n’ roll. Lisa Cortés’s documentary, Little Richard: I Am Everything, examines the life and influence of the legendary performer. Review by Rob Levy.

Lover’s Lane

Lover’s Lane

Screen Reviews

Phil Bailey reviews this Blu-ray release of Lover’s Lane, the unfairly forgotten 1999 Valentine’s Day slasher co-starring Anna Farris.

Eight Deadly Shots

Eight Deadly Shots

Screen Reviews

Mikko Niskanen’s recently restored 1972 mini-series Eight Deadly Shots is a complex look at the real-life murders of four police officers in the farming community of Sääksmäki, Finland, in March 1969. Lily and Generoso review the powerful fictionalized adaptation of this tragic incident.

Smoking Causes Coughing

Smoking Causes Coughing

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Lily and Generoso review Smoking Causes Coughing, the newest creation from surrealist comic genius Quentin Dupieux (Rubber, Mandibles) that follows the adventures and storytelling endeavors of the kaiju-fighting Tobacco Force!

The House that Screamed

The House that Screamed

Screen Reviews

Macabre masterpiece The House that Screamed gets a stunning Blu-ray makeover, revealing a release good enough to convert non-believers. Phil Bailey reviews.

Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido

Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido

Screen Reviews

Ink 19 martial arts film historian Phil Bailey takes us to the early days of feminine cinematic kickassery with Lady Whirlwind & Hapkido, a pair of 1972 kung fu films starring opera actress-turned martial artist Angela Mao, on Blu-ray, of course.

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Garage Sale Vinyl: Linda Ronstadt

Garage Sale Vinyl: Linda Ronstadt

Garage Sale Vinyl

This week, Christopher Long nearly fights a famed rock star in defense of his 1970s pin-up princess. To prove his point, Chris goes into his own garage and digs out his musty vinyl copy of the self-titled 1972 alt. country classic from Linda Ronstadt.

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

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A former convict returns to London to avenge his former enemies and save his daughter. Carl F. Gauze reviews the Theater West End production of Sweeney Todd.

Garage Sale Vinyl: KISS, The Solo Albums

Garage Sale Vinyl: KISS, The Solo Albums

Garage Sale Vinyl

This week, cuddly curmudgeon Christopher Long finds himself feeling even older as he hobbles through a Florida flea market in pursuit of vinyl copies of the four infamous KISS solo albums — just in time to commemorate the set’s milestone 45th anniversary.

Borsalino

Borsalino

Screen Reviews

Starting with small-time jobs, two gangsters take over all the crime in Marseilles in this well-paced and entertaining French film. Carl F. Gauze reviews the freshly released Arrow Video Blu-ray edition of Borsalino (1970).

Weird Science

Weird Science

Screen Reviews

Two teenage boys build a sexy computer girlfriend with an 8-bit computer… you know the story. Carl F. Gauze reviews Weird Science (1985), in a new 4K UHD Blu-ray release from Arrow Films.

City of the Living Dead

City of the Living Dead

Screen Reviews

Cauldron Films’ new UHD/Blu-ray release of Lucio Fulci’s City of the Living Dead (1980) preserves one of the best Italian horror films, according to Phil Bailey.