Tag: Comedy

Female Filmmakers, Reviews

Review: About My Father

Year: 2023 Runtime: 89 minutes Director: Laura Terruso Writers: Sebastian Maniscalco, Austen Earl Actors: Robert DeNiro, Sebastian Maniscalco, Leslie Bibb, Kim Cattrall, Anders Holm, Brett Dier By Peggie Marie “About My Father”is a 2023 comedy film directed by Laura Terruso and stars comedian Sebastian Maniscalco as essentially himself. The tagline is it’s a comedy based on his life in Chicago and connection with his father, Salvo Maniscalco (Robert De Niro), an … Continue reading Review: About My Father

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Female Characters, Female Filmmakers, Female Writer, Film Festivals, Horror, Indie Film, Reviews, Short Film, Women in Film, World Cinema

Femme Filmmakers Festival 7 Review: Hot Singles

Year: 2022 Runtime: 9 minutes Written/Directed: Laura Jean Hocking Actors: Shannon Walton By Dominic Corr At the end of all things, as the planet burns and is battered by the winds of climate chaos – one thing will persist, one eternal message: ‘hot singles in your area.’ It’s a humorous and all too crushing reality. That in a not-too-distant future where temperatures skyrocket and the … Continue reading Femme Filmmakers Festival 7 Review: Hot Singles

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Female Characters, Female Filmmaker, Female Writer, Film Reviews, Netflix, Women in Film

Film Review: Do Revenge

Year: 2022 Runtime: 118 minutes Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Writers: Celeste Ballard, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Actors: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Austin Abrams, Ava Capri, Rish Shah, Alisha Boe, J.D. By Tom Moore It needs to be acknowledged that writer/director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is quickly becoming a must-watch force with all the great work she’s been putting out. Not only has she co-written films like “Thor: … Continue reading Film Review: Do Revenge

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Female Filmmakers, Interviews, Spotlight, SXSW Film Festival, Women in Film

Exclusive SXSW 2022 Interview: “Pretty Problems” Director Kestrin Pantera

By Joan Amenn Fresh from winning the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award at SXSW this year, I got to sit down with Kestrin Pantera and talk about her film, “Pretty Problems” (2022). Also, I learned she has an adorable cat and is a talented musician in addition to being a savvy film director. Joan: What films influenced your vision in creating this film? Kestrin: For the … Continue reading Exclusive SXSW 2022 Interview: “Pretty Problems” Director Kestrin Pantera

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Retrospect Reviews, Uncategorized, Valentines

Retrospective Review: “Eagle Vs. Shark”

that we can take away from the film is that ‘love is blind’ and that we shouldn’t judge people solely on their appearance. In his usual quirky off-beat fashion, Waititi manages to bring us something rather unique and special with “Eagle Vs. Shark” and you will either ‘get it’ or you will find it all a bit too silly for your liking. Continue reading Retrospective Review: “Eagle Vs. Shark”

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