Lamb originated from a simple sketch of a hybrid being — a lamb child, half human, half sheep — which Jóhannsson drew some years ago during a creative streak. Enchanted by myths and folklore from an early age, the filmmaker… Read More ›
Mind on Movies
MMT Chat with Sydney Park star of THERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE out today on Netflix
In the new film THERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE a slasher in small town Nebraska is killing off high school students, who they believe are hiding immoral secrets, while donning masks resembling their faces. High schooler Makani Young (Sydney Park),… Read More ›
MMT Minute Thoughts on THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2
The wry and wicked wit of Wednesday. The mayhem causing play of Pugsley. The dope and iconic cousin IT. The “don’t let this dead look fool you” brawniness of Lurch. And the eternal love fest of Morticia and Gomez all… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
It’s very hard to appease the expectations of theatergoers when a play is adapted to film. Let’s be honest, a film will always fall short of the energetic and emotional titillation that occurs when one is seated in front of… Read More ›
What’s Coming Out of #TIFF21 Part One: Music Docs
Music documentaries are ample at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and I have been in my happy place viewing a few since last Thursday’s festival start. Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over is a 95-minute review of the legendary… Read More ›
MMT Minute Thoughts on REALLY LOVE
I can’t even front, REALLY LOVE was one of the most beautifully shot films I watched in 2020. Co-written by Felicia A. Pride with Angel Kristi Williams, the movie marks Williams’s directorial debut. During a virtual festival interview, I watched… Read More ›
MMT Minute Thoughts on THE NIGHT HOUSE
Out in theaters today is the psychological horror thriller THE NIGHT HOUSE starring Rebecca Hall (Holmes & Watson, Christine), Sarah Goldberg (Barry, Elementary), Vondie Curtis Hall (Die Hard 2, Eve’s Bayou), Evan Jonigkeit (Togetherish, Sweetbitter), and Stacy Martin (Vox Lux,… Read More ›
MMT Review of RESPECT
“All that being said, I think “Genius: Aretha” is satisfactory in its presentation of the singer’s brilliance, her determination to succeed and obtain rightful credit for her work in a male dominated and company focused industry, navigating her social and… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review of LILITH by guest contributor Samantha Hollins
Lilith (directed by Alex T. Hwang) took me back to those 90’s campy horror films that would have a whole trilogy following the death grip of the haunting villain. All the ingredients of blood, gore, teenage lust and reckless escapades… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review of OLD
Imagine wanting a vacation from life’s struggles and you find the perfect location to take a much-needed load off. It’s family friendly, has wonderful amenities, and it’s within your price range. You arrive to beautiful fanfare, perks and the friendly… Read More ›
