— by WILLIAM STERR — The horror genre has been awash in dystopian stories of isolated bands of humans, usually threatened by masses of flesh-hungry zombies. I actually miss the zombies of my childhood: slow-moving creatures reanimated by evil sorcerers for a variety of purposes. One of the last of these (Jaime Cardriche) appeared in […][...]
Review: Sovereign
— by BEV QUESTAD — How much are we sovereign masters of our own lives, and how much are we vassals of a banking system and government? How much are we independent, self-serving entities, and how much are we interconnected and responsible to each other? There is a 911 call. “These guys just shot a […][...]
Review: Row
— by WILLIAM STERR — Have you ever dreamed of accomplishing some great feat of strength, endurance, or sheer craziness that would get you in the record books? If so, this story might change your mind. Megan (Bella Dayne – “Humans”), Lexi (Sophie Skelton – “Stalker”), Adam (Mark Strepan – “The Lair”) and Daniel (Akshay […][...]
Independent films rise in the Age of Netflix
Independent films – once confined to art-house cinemas, festivals, and niche audiences – are now finding a global stage thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix. What was once considered the underdog of the film industry has become a cultural powerhouse, reaching millions of viewers worldwide and shaping conversations around diversity, creativity, and innovation. But what […][...]
Review: Snow White
— by BEV QUESTAD (and two children) — “My parents always said this forest was a magical place,” softly states Snow White. And indeed, there are lush forests and bushes, wispy wildflowers, scampering little squirrels and chipmunks, flitting birds, furry rabbits, gracefully inquisitive deer, and dancing fireflies creating an enchanted setting for the thatched roof […][...]
Review: Between the Mountain and the Sky
— by BEV QUESTAD — This beautiful film showcases Maggie Doyne’s profound love for her 50 children and the heartbreak that almost overwhelmed her. Maggie grew up in a loving family in New Jersey. Instead of immediately attending college, she chose to take a year to explore the world. During that time, she worked in […][...]
Review: There is Another Way
— by BEV QUESTAD — There may be another way, but is there a player willing to take it? I’m just back from a three-week delegation to the Middle East to stand with Palestinians who live in the West Bank in occupied Palestine. Because of the bombing on Iran beginning Friday the 13th (macabre humor) […][...]
Review: Don’t Tell Larry
— by WILLIAM STERR — This is the story of the “weird guy” who can be found in every organization. He or she may be in an office, on the factory floor, or in the classroom. But wherever they are, personal eccentricities mean they’re not quite a normal fit. Susan (Patty Guggenheim) has worked hard […][...]
Review: House of Abraham
— by WILLIAM STERR — When Dee was a young girl, she came home one day and found her mother lying in bed, dead by suicide. Now, almost 40 years later, Dee (Natasha Henstridge), is on her way to an exclusive weekend at a very unusual secluded retreat: The House of Abraham. Having passed the […][...]
Review: Juliet and Romeo
— by WILLIAM STERR — When I sat down to view this 2025 film, I thought it would probably be just another telling of William Shakespeare’s tale of the “star crossed lovers of Verona,” with the reversal of their names. I was pleasantly surprised. At least at first. The story begins with a eulogy being […][...]