Why the “Three Billboards” Backlash is Getting it Wrong

Why the “Three Billboards” Backlash is Getting it Wrong

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, directed by Martin McDonagh (2017) (Minor spoilers regarding the film’s themes) It’s interesting and usually nothing more than annoying when “Oscar Backlash” strikes a film. And the controversy usually comes from out of context, has very little to do with the film(s) it surrounds. In the case of Three Billboards,…

The Lineup: Tubi TV’s November Arrival’s and Departures

The Lineup: Tubi TV’s November Arrival’s and Departures

Past roles from 2017’s potential Oscar nominees shine on Tubi in November. Jessica Chastain (Molly’s Game) and Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) star in John Hillcoat’s Lawless (2012), alongside Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf. A trio films starring Willem Dafoe (The Florida Project) arrive with Shadow of the Vampire (2000), Tom and Viv (1993) and Mississippi Burning (1988). Also new this month are Werner Herzog’s celebrated documentary Grizzly Man (2005), Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor’s energetic action movie Gamer (2009) and unsettling thriller Hard Candy (2005). …

Twin Peaks: From Murder Mystery to Surreal Masterpiece

Twin Peaks: From Murder Mystery to Surreal Masterpiece

With the third season of Twin Peaks coming to a spectacular, head-scratching close, we thought we’d look back at the journey that the show has taken us on, as well as its own awe-inspiring transformation from a simple yet compelling murder mystery, into realms beyond life and death, beyond space and time…  that is to…

Spotlight on: LVLUP Expo 2017

Spotlight on: LVLUP Expo 2017

We had the distinct pleasure of going to the LVLUP Expo this past weekend there we were able to speak with three distinct and very different artists. One, a talented illustrator who goes by the guise of niapuddi. A body pillow and crafter of customer stickers and jewelry who calls herself LilyPop. And lastly, a magnificent…

Is A24 the Best Studio Going?

Is A24 the Best Studio Going?

Since it’s inception in 2012 A24 has been the model for critical consistency in terms of quality. I’m here to tell you why this makes them perhaps the best studio currently going. To understand this we must first understand the studio’s release history and where it all started. So let’s do just that?

Interview: “It Had to Be You” Writer/Director Sasha Gordon

Interview: “It Had to Be You” Writer/Director Sasha Gordon

We were privileged to be able to interview writer/director Sasha Gordon about her film It Had to Be You which you can read our review of by going clicking on THIS. Normally a composer this is her directorial debut. Without further ado let’s get to the good stuff. FSR: So in the film there’s a very…

Top Five Movie Roles: Bill Paxton

Top Five Movie Roles: Bill Paxton

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we hear at FilmSnobReviews report the death of character actor Bill Paxton at the age of only 61. With that, I’ve decided to detail what I think are his top 5 movie roles. Whether he’s stealing a scene or saving us from disaster here’s an…

Spotlight on: The Story of 90 Coins

Spotlight on: The Story of 90 Coins

A few days ago I received in my email a correspondence from a Michael Wong, a Malaysian film director. He wanted me to check out his short film “The Story of 90 Coins”. Before we get to my thoughts on this short here’s a snippet of some questions and answers thrown towards Michael Wong as well…

100 Great Films You Can Watch on Netflix!

*Please note this list is accurate as of October the 1st 2016 and is only so on the American site. St. Vincent The Road No Country For Old Men Spotlight Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Dope World’s Greatest Dad Sunset Blvd Beginners Turbo Kid Nightcrawler Pleasantville Begin Again Frank High-Rise Upside Down The Heart…