An ex-slave trader struggles to live a reformed life as a lowly interplanetary cargo hauler. Stranded and broke, he faces his dark past and difficult ethical choices in a desperate attempt to provide a better life for his daughter.
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “The Apollo” Is An Amazing Music-Rich History With Performances Like No Other
The history of New York City’s Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Tribeca Film Festival Review: “Woodstock: Three Days That Defined A Generation” Is A Beautiful, Exciting Musical Experience That Takes You Back
In August 1969, 500,000 people gathered at a farm in upstate New York. What happened there was far more than just a concert. Woodstock tells the story of a legendary event that defined a generation through the voices of those who were there.
2019 Tribeca Film Festival Review: Tribeca Has Begun, It’s My First Time And I’m EXCITED!!!
I am really overjoyed to be covering one of the biggest film festivals ever and I’m extra excited because Tribeca has granted press previews of many films before the festival has even officially kicked off! So, I’m going to take you through all of the amazing movies I saw, the fabulous people I got to …
2019 Dallas International Film Festival Review: “Ms. Purple” Astounded Me To Tears
A young woman who works as a karaoke hostess in Koreatown reconnects with her estranged brother in the final days of their father’s life.
2019 Dallas International Film Festival Review: DIFF Strikes Again!
This year’s Dallas International Film Festival struck film gold, again. Situated neatly in West Village (for the most part) the fest really maximizes its space. In a perfect world, you can go to dinner at a local eatery, catch a surprise indie darling, and go out for drinks right after. Rather than run counter to …
2019 Tribeca Film Festival Review: “For They Know Not What They Do”
When the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality, the backlash by the religious right was swift, severe, and successful. Karslake’s documentary looks at four faith-based families with LGBTQ children caught in the crosshairs of sexuality, identity, and scripture.
Fantastic Fest Review: “You Might Be The Killer” Is The Fresh Future Of Slashers
[yasr_overall_rating] Counselors are being killed off at summer camp, and Sam (Fran Kranz) is stuck in the middle of it. Instead of contacting the cops, he calls his friend and slasher-film expert (Alyson Hannigan) to discuss his options.
Fantastic Fest Review: “Special Day” Is A Short-Lived Celebration
[yasr_overall_rating] A freaky family revelation kills a young woman’s enthusiasm on her birthday and then just plain kills, kills, kills in this wickedly wound fright fest.