Reviews, Discussions, and Interviews – All from Nashville
Predictable ‘Ticket to Paradise’ Charms Thanks to Stellar Leads (Review)
Feeling right out the 90's, Ticket to Paradise knows exactly what kind of movie it wants to be. Sometimes, it's nice to go to a movie, turn you brain off, and sit back and laugh. From the trailer, anyone could tell exactly how Ticket to Paradise would go. There's...
Tár is a Cerebral Character Study of the Cancelled (Review)
Cate Blanchett plays a composer about to face a hellish music in the third film from Todd Field. After a long career in acting which started in 1986, Todd Field made the transition to work behind the camera through writing and directing the critically acclaimed...
Horror Mystery ‘The Midnight Club’ Explores the Inevitable (Review)
Mike Flanagan’s latest Netflix series may not be on par with The Haunting anthology series or Midnight Mass, but it’s still a satisfactory series worth watching this spooky season. Writer, director, and showrunner Mike Flanagan has had a remarkable streak in recent...
Smugness of Mystery in ‘Amsterdam’ Saved by Electric Ensemble (Review)
In trying to clear their names of murder, two World War I veterans stumble onto a harrowing discovery in the latest film from David O. Russell. David O. Russell has had consistent success during awards season over the course of the last decade, with Silver Linings...
Nashville native Brian Chumney helps audiences hear some of their favorite movies with Skywalker Sound
Nashville native Brian Chumney grew up watching movies at places like the Belcourt, the Franklin Theatre and the old AMC location at Fountain Square. Later in life, he found himself sharing production meetings with filmmaking legend Steven Spielberg and...
‘Jacir’ is a Timely Fish Out of Water Story (Review)
The Memphis-rooted drama had its world premiere at the Nashville Film Festival this evening. One of the most often forgotten news items in today’s world is the ongoing Syrian civil war and its repercussions. It has been covered in film, sure. But the impact the war...
‘Smile’ is a Familiar, yet Genuinely Creepy Good Time
With twists and creepy expressions around every corner, Smile will have you never looking at a smile the same again. It's almost October, which means spooky season has officially arrived. Studios look to pump out horror movies at this time of the year, and a lot of...
Comedy Genre Gets Much-Needed Boost with Hilarious ‘Bros’ (Review)
The year’s best comedy reminds us of how much we’ve missed the genre’s footprint in movie theaters. Long before the pandemic, the number of comedies given theatrical releases was in a steady decline. While it was detailed in a must-read piece published last...
Compelling ‘Alta Valley’ Shines Light on Grim Realities Native Americans Face (Review)
Jesse Edwards’ first feature film will have its world premiere at the Nashville Film Festival this Saturday. Prey, Dark Winds, and Reservation Dogs recently have shined a light on Native Americans in terms of representation and storytelling in film/tv. However, the...