Reviews, Discussions, and Interviews – All from Nashville
‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ is a Humorous and Sweet Folk Rock Tale (Review)
An unusual concert opportunity leads a struggling folk rock singer to yearn for his glory days in this Sundance hit. Tom Basden and Tim Key are two British actors who first met in the four-person Cowards comedy troupe, which went on to create radio and TV...
‘Freaky Tales’ is Delightful Oddity Rooted in Oakland (Review)
Authenticity and supernatural intertwine in late 80’s Oakland. When I visited the city of Oakland over a decade ago, there was just a vibe to it unlike most other metropolitan cities I’ve visited in the states. Unlike its sister city San Francisco across...
Cast Carries A24’s Amusing, Yet Somewhat Shallow ‘Death of a Unicorn’ (Review)
This horror comedy that’s right up A24’s alley is enjoyable enough, thanks to its recognizable cast. If any studio is going to have a more notable film slate for the first half of the year than A24, then please let me know. But as it stands, Death of a Unicorn...
‘Eephus’ is Endearing Simplicity Revolved Around America’s Pastime (Review)
Director Carson Lund’s feature debut laces a triple down the line. Much like the comedy genre, sports films are becoming fewer and far between in the theatrical space. But when they strike (and in this case make good contact, it’s impactful), they make for...
Jack Quaid Charms in Quirky B-Action-Comedy ‘Novocaine’ (Review)
The main star’s presence along with some clever ideas make this action-comedy fresher than you’d expect. For over a decade now, we’ve seen action films try to replicate the success of the John Wick franchise. Some have succeeded, but most have failed. But all...
‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ is a Delightful & Fun Looney Tunes Movie (Review)
Daffy Duck and Porky Pig uncover an alien's plot to take over the Earth in their first entirely 2D-animated original feature film. The timeless Looney Tunes characters may have won five Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short Film category across their nine decades...
‘Bring Them Down’ is a Tense, Slow Burn Farm Feud (Review)
The latest release from MUBI hits theaters in the Nashville area this weekend. If you asked me which studio or streamer gained the most heat heading into 2025, the answer is easy: MUBI. With a strong collection of releases last year that included Bird,...
‘Clone Cops’ is an Exceptional Example of Grassroots Filmmaking (Review)
A band of outlaws is up against a convoy of clone cops in this science fiction comedy filmed entirely in Nashville. Film production on its own is a stressful endeavor, but what can be debilitating for aspiring filmmakers on the DIY-grassroots level is finding...
‘Presence’ is an Eerie, Emotional Ghost Story from Steven Soderbergh (Review)
A spectre watches over a girl in mourning after her family moves into the house it haunts in this Sundance hit from Steven Soderbergh. At last year’s Sundance Film Festival, director Steven Soderbergh premiered his new film Presence to critical acclaim, and it...