The remarkable animated short from Mexico, “Fuego”, is an unforgettable, culturally important film about the plight of indigenous women. Nominated for the best animated …continue reading Short Takes: Fuego (2022)
“PussyCake” is a film for a very particular audience. But, if you’re a part of that audience, it’s virtually impossible not to love it. …continue reading Movie Night: PussyCake (2022)
Some like it weird, and “Extraneous Matter” more than delivers the surreal and subversive titillation, but it’s also strangely beautiful. For some, watching a …continue reading GenreBlast 2022: Extraneous Matter
This black and white Japanese tale of snakes and witches is rooted in the evils of humankind rather than the supernatural. A young orphan …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968)
We dive into a new series, beginning with the riveting found footage horror film from Spain, “REC” (2007), about a deadly viral outbreak. The …continue reading Dreckulas Underworld: REC (2007)
Beautiful, bleak, surreal, and enchanting, fans of films off the beaten path should “Squeal” with delight at this impressive dark fairytale. From the opening …continue reading Reel Review: Squeal (2021)
Fans of extreme horror will likely want to check out “Breeder”, a nasty but well-made, well-acted, and compelling film out of Denmark. Aging isn’t …continue reading Foreign Friday: Breeder (2020)
It’s a packed and heady episode as we explore the feminine experience plus some deep, dark themes in “Hagazussa” and “Under the Skin”. THIS …continue reading Not Your Final Girl: Experimental Womanhood
With a compelling story, some great dark humor, and plenty of style points, “King Car” is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Filmed in Brazil by …continue reading Foreign Friday: King Car (2022)
While the Adventures in Movies crew enjoys the fantastic lineup at Fantasia, they bring you a few of the highlights so far from the …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Fantasia Film Fest