Because it was made using techniques long since abandoned, the film has a unique feel, dated but innovative, a tribute to the sheer creative process of this era.

Unfortunately, even with this marvelous use of the robot metaphor, The Last Spark of Hope just doesn’t have enough story to maintain its runtime.

Between the beautiful Romanian setting and the stellar practical effects, The Legend of Ochi is a feast for the eyes.

While the pandemic lockdown of 2020 forever changed filmmaking as we know it, the animation sector appears more vibrant than ever, despite delays in release dates.

Considering that one of the primary concerns of the series is presenting authentic challenges that face ER doctors an exploration of why these characters are good (or not so good) doctors in the face of these factors seems in order.

But then I saw it: a writing credit for Clive Barker. I sat up and said out loud to my plus one to the event, “The Clive Barker? Hellraiser Clive Barker?!?”

An interview with Terence McCormack, an experienced sound utilities technician who is part of the sound team that is up for the Academy Award for Best Sound for A Complete Unknown.

Animation First Festival 2025: YUKU AND THE HIMALAYAN FLOWER, THE TWELVE TASKS OF ASTERIX, HARMONY, and René Laloux

The beloved franchise finds nuance and fun tapping into the spy genre.

One of Them Days fits in the buddy comedy tradition nicely, with the basic plot points being predictable and comforting, but it cleverly brings in themes that are unusual in a buddy comedy.

2024 has been a rich year for science fiction, both in film and in print.

I’ve watched many, many, many time loop films. And some time loop episodes of TV (it seems like most sci-fi or magical shows that go on for any length of time have at least one). But none of them are quite like Omni Loop, a quietly ambitious entry into a staple genre.

The latest French adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patelliere, leans into the historical epic aspects of the story, condensing some of the more labyrinthian plot details and characters in order to emphasize the action.

There’s lots here that’s familiar to fans of the duo: wacky inventions, cheese, tea, Wallace getting in over his head and Gromit having to save him.

Writer-director Caroline Lindy expertly weaves in horror elements into the film to challenge both Laura and the audience’s perception of themselves.

Truly a modern action classic, Mission: Impossible – Fallout is a stand-out in the franchise and in a genre that that franchise helped to create.

The cinematic potential of the gothic prince has captured the imagination of filmmakers and audiences over the past century.