survival

THIRTEEN LIVES: A Solid Adaptation of a Rescue that Captured Hearts
THIRTEEN LIVES: A Solid Adaptation of a Rescue that Captured Hearts

Mukdeeprom and Howard make Thirteen Lives an entertaining and emotional translation of a major news event that captured the world.

FALL: Finds Its Fight
FALL: Finds Its Fight

Fall also builds on its characters, taking the idea of trust, love, redemption, and the will to survive to new heights.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

LAST SURVIVORS: Survivalist Thriller With Spirit
LAST SURVIVORS: Survivalist Thriller With Spirit

Last Survivors may fade to the recesses of your mind, but for a moment it may make you reevaluate your own idea of survival.

CAST AWAY 20 Years Later: An Ode To Tom Hanks
CAST AWAY 20 Years Later: An Ode To Tom Hanks

Cast Away puts Tom Hanks’ talents and instincts on full display, offering us as viewers a chance to understand why we feel so connected to him.

THE CALL OF THE WILD: A Pleasant Watch Despite A Meandering Story & Distracting CGI
THE CALL OF THE WILD: A Pleasant Watch Despite A Meandering Story & Distracting CGI

This adaptation of The Call of the Wild doesn’t quite have the same impact as Jack London’s bold portrayal of nature versus man. But it’s hard to decry it all the same.

How THE WALKING DEAD Is A Return To The Zombie Genre's Racist Origins
How THE WALKING DEAD Is A Return To The Zombie Genre’s Racist Origins

The Walking Dead acts as a return to the toxic, abhorrent roots of the zombie genre, and presents a world where racism doesn’t exist.

BODY AT BRIGHTON ROCK: Over The Top, Laughably Campy, But Undoubtedly Fun
BODY AT BRIGHTON ROCK: Over The Top, Laughably Campy, But Undoubtedly Fun

Despite its many flaws and shortcomings, The Body At Brighton Rock is enjoyable when taken as a cheap comedy with some high tension moments.

Glasgow Film Festival 2019 Documentaries: LAST BREATH & ARE YOU PROUD?
Glasgow Film Festival 2019 Documentaries: LAST BREATH & ARE YOU PROUD?

Be it a gripping thriller or a moving and thought-provoking social commentary, when it comes to documentaries the Glasgow Film Festival has you covered.

THE WANDERING EARTH 流浪地球: One Giant Leap for Chinese Cinema
THE WANDERING EARTH 流浪地球: One Giant Leap for Chinese Cinema

The Wandering Earth may seem like one small step in the eyes of Western moviegoers, but it is one giant leap for Chinese cinema.

RUST CREEK: A Tense, Effectively Executed Survival Thriller
RUST CREEK: A Tense, Effectively Executed Survival Thriller

Anchored by a strong performance from Hermione Corfield, Rust Creek is a deceptively layered thriller that touches upon the horror in being a woman.

PROSPECT: A Stunningly Original Indie Sci-Fi Western
PROSPECT: A Stunning Original Indie Sci-Fi Western

Much like the characters of Prospect, Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl are pioneers, creating a film that feels like the origin of something new.

HALLOWEEN: A Missed Opportunity 40 Years In The Making
HALLOWEEN: A Missed Opportunity 40 Years In The Making

Halloween ends strongly, which always helps, but the picture lacks imagination in too many other areas to have any lasting impact.

London Film Festival: ARCTIC Director Joe Penna Talks Working With Mads Mikkelsen, Shooting In Iceland & His Transition From YouTube

We spoke with Joe Penna, director of the upcoming survival film starring Mads Mikkelsen called Arctic, about shooting in island and his transition from Youtube.

"It probably doesn't get more personal than this." Interview with Eva Vives writer/director of ALL ABOUT NINA
“It probably doesn’t get more personal than this.” Interview With Eva Vives, Writer/Director Of ALL ABOUT NINA

Kristy Strouse spoke with Eva Vives, director of All About Nina, using her own emotional history to power this inspiring hybrid of comedy and drama.