It is a journalistic risk to start a review for a current film by immediately bringing up a film from the past as a comparison. It could be perceived as labeling the current film as a mere homage—or, even worse, a copycat of its predecessor. So let me get this out of the way: Color Book (2025), the first feature-length film from David Fortune, is not an homage or copycat of my favorite film of 2021.
Tim Basaraba – After years of being a mark for A24, it feels like the world has caught up to me. The small studio basically swept the Oscars in 2023, and now I spot kids wearing A24 sweatshirts as they stroll through airports. So, it’s no shocker that Nicolas Cage would take on a role in an A24 film during the third wave of his career renaissance.
Tim Basaraba – There are very few pieces of art I will automatically consume without question–but Grant Morrison’s comic books, Lupe Fiasco’s music, and any film with the A24 stamp are on my short list.
The 51st Annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) kicks off this week, and while we’re ready to dive headfirst into a new crop of indie darlings, international gems, and midnight oddities, we thought it was the perfect time to take a look back at the cinematic feast we devoured last year.
Tim Basaraba – Oscar buzz. Is it organic, manufactured, or a bit of both? After Pamela Anderson snagged a Best Actress nomination for a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes, followed by a nod at the SAG Awards, I’m still not convinced.
We saw a lot of movies this year. Here are the 24 we liked best. 24. Milk and SerialDirected by Curry BarkerStarring Curry Barker, Chris Gibbs Milk and Serial is…
The Northman (2022) Directed by Robert EggersStarring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy Robert Eggers’ first two films, The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019), might just rank…
The Outfit (2022)Directed Graham MooreStarring Zoey Deutch, Mark Rylance, Dylan O’Brien, and Johnny Flynn It’s the 1950s, and we’re in Chicago. And you know what? I believed it—despite spending an…
Tim Basaraba – Horror remains one of the most creative and successful genres in recent years, with fresh voices using it to explore fear in innovative ways. Films like M3GAN, Scream V, and Smile have thrilled audiences while also reviving box office numbers in a post-pandemic world.
NadaMucho.com Editor/Publisher Matt Ashworth is on site in Toronto journaling for our first trip to the Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF).