
‘The Last Keeper’ explores divide over land use in Scotland
It might seem that a documentary that explores the complex issues around land use in Scotland, particularly the sparely populated but...

Film Offers Hope For Our Planet If We All Become Its Stewards
“Escape from Extinction Rewilding” blends science/nature documentary and informative call to action. Narrated by Meryl Streep, the film...

‘Sight' a Straightforward Inspirational Story
Directed by Andrew Hyatt, and written by Hyatt, John Duigan and Buzz McLaughlin, “Sight” is based on Dr. Ming Wang’s memoir “From...

In Memorable ‘Possum Trot,’ It Really Does Take a Village
“Song of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” is the true, moving and inspiring tale of how a Black church community in the colorfully named...

Short 'The Sniper' is a Taut Two-Hander
As evidenced by his past features The Way and Day 9, director Dastan Khalili is drawn to stories that blend action, tension and a...

Lifting Every Voice: ‘The Reverend’ is a Raucous Celebration
Director Nick Canfield’s celebratory documentary will likely defy any notion you many have about gospel music or ministry....

'Mickey Hardaway' is a Compelling Debut
“Mickey Hardaway” distinguishes itself by deftly integrating the debilitating effects of mental illness and multigenerational trauma into...

Sci-fi thriller ponders meaning of being human
The thriller “Simulant" arrives at an opportune time when there’s increased attention to the legal and ethical challenges posed by...

Carrie Fisher is a good witch in her last film, ‘Wonderwell’
What’s a dark fairy tale without an enticing, benevolent witch? That she’s played by the late, great Carrie Fisher, in her last movie...

Filmmaking duo aims for lowbrow laughs in golf comedy ‘The Country Club’
Golf is a sport ripe for spoofing, mainly due to its strict social divides exemplified by the country club. No movie understood that...

‘Boonie Bears’ Head into Outer Space to do Battle
The fifth feature in the animated “Boogie Bears” franchise mixes fast paced sci-fi action/adventure with a story of a mismatched but...

‘One For All’ is a winning look at a master of scratch and spin
"One For All: The DJ Chris Villa Story” celebrates the work and surprisingly gentle character of star DJ Chris Villa, a soft spoken,...

Humorous and poignant at world's end
A winning performance from Ashley Hutchinson as a sardonic millennial who just wants to be left alone anchors “Discontinued,” an original...

Stellar cast shines in coming of age comedy “Wildflower”
Kiernan Shipka heads a stellar cast in the irreverent coming of age comedy “Wildflower.” Shipka delivers a delicious performance as droll...

Legend Burt Reynolds remembered in ‘The Last Interview’
Filmed just months before his death in 2018, “Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview” is a touching reminder for those who were there and for...

Documentary Pays Tribute to Guitar Icon Randy Rhoads
With his flowing blond mane, delicate, androgynous features, and on stage charisma, Randy Rhoads was the embodiment of the ‘70s rock...

‘Seasons’ of Love
Four short films, each set in a specific time of year and linked by a recurring character, distinguish “The Seasons — Four Love Stories.”...

Short Film ‘Day9’ is a Taut Thriller with Cheeky Twist
In the sweltering heat of an expansive desert without a soul in sight, a pair dig in the sand. This is no country for old men, nor young...

‘Lonesome’ Finds Love on the Street Where You Live
This quirky homage to silent films and the loose, on the street shooting style that marked the French New Wave takes the simple...
Loren King
Journalist and Film Critic
