Check out my review of Top Tarasin’s Your Reality by clicking the link in my bio. After Alicia (Tatjana Anders) moves in with her boyfriend Mark (Kyle James), she finds that the man she thought she knew is not quite what she expected. Your Reality explores gaslighting and the effect that it can have on the human psyche. As Alicia struggles in her relationship, she is forced to come to terms with the fact that her reality may not be real. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #short #narrative #art #artist #toptarasin #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #thriller #yourreality #tatjanaanders
Check out my review of Renny Harlin’s The Strangers: Chapter 1 by clicking the link in my bio. Young couple Maya (Madelaine Petsch) and Ryan (Froy Gutierrez) experience car trouble on their way to Portland, forced to stay at a secluded Airbnb in the tiny town of Venus, Oregon. With nowhere to go, and nowhere to hide, they have no choice but to fight for their lives as a trio of masked individuals appear in the dark and begin hunting them. The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a sequel/soft reboot of the beloved horror-thriller The Strangers (2008), a film that chilled me to my core. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #horror #thriller #slasher #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #thestrangerschapter1 #thestrangers #TheStrangersMovie #rennyharlin #madelainepetsch
Check out my review of Ido Mizrahy’s Space: The Longest Goodbye by clicking the link in my bio. When one travels to space, there is far more to consider than the physical struggles that are to be faced. The psychological aspect of traveling into space, being separated from your loved ones and your home can be far greater than any physical issue that may lie ahead. Space: The Longest Goodbye discusses the psychological preparation and trauma that exists in both the astronauts and their families–something that some are never able to overcome. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #documentary #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #spacethelongestgoodbye #idomizrahy #documentary #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain
Check out John Cajio’s review of Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes by clicking the link in my bio. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a film that mostly does not suck. An overall worthy successor to the original reboot trilogy in The Planet of the Apes series, Kingdom of the Planets of the Apes does not rise to the same heights. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio #wesball #owenteague #freyaallen #scifi #sciencefiction #action #adventure #epic #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes #Kingdom #planetoftheapes
Check out my review of Jon Delgado’s Queen of Knives by clicking the link in my bio. Through the ever changing landscape of Brooklyn, the Benetto family attempts to deal with love and loss. As they navigate through hardship, they must find themselves and do what they can to survive. Queen of Knives is the sequel to the 2020 film King of Knives, and the chaos has only just begun. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #queenofknives #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #drama #comedy #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #jondelgado #genepope #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtqplus
Check out John Cajio’s review of Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes by clicking the link in my bio. War for the Planet of the Apes is a film that does not suck. While perhaps not quite rising to the heights of its immediate predecessor, War for the Planet of the Apes is a terrific conclusion to Caesar’s tale. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #fy #fyp #Foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #WarForThePlanetOfTheApes #planetoftheapes #mattreeves #andyserkis #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #johncajio
Check out my review of Dillon Tucker’s Pure O by clicking the link in my bio. Cooper (Daniel Dorr) has recently been diagnosed with OCD, and his emotional response to his diagnosis is anything but ideal. He finds himself struggling through his day to day–and he’s forced to lean on the people around him in order to make it through. Pure O sees Cooper struggling through therapy as well as his day job as a rehab counselor, but coming to understand that his clients may be just as beneficial to him as he is to them. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #Foryoupage #pureo #drama #dillontucker #danieldorr #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain
Check out my review of Jennifer Takaki’s Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story by clicking the link in my bio. Corky Lee is a famous photojournalist, one that you may never have heard of. That’s because he spent his entire career photographing the Asian-American community, ensuring that their stories are told, and that justice was served in any and all situations. Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story is the story of Corky’s prolific career and the abundance of change for which he helped advocate. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #Movie #moviereview #feature #documenatry #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #photographicjusticethecorkyleestory #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #corkylee #jennifertakaki
Check out John Cajio’s review of Matt Reeves’ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes by clicking the link in my bio. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a film that does not suck. Stronger than its predecessor, a compelling story, improved visual effects, and terrific acting make this sequel worth watching. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #drama #thriller #action #adventure #scifi #sciencefiction #fy #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #DawnOfThePlanetOfTheApes #planetoftheapes #mattreeves #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio
Check out my review of The Shell Brothers’ Salome by clicking the link in my bio. King Herod (Zach Thomas), in a drunken stupor, entices his beautiful step daughter Salome (Jessie Epstein) to dance–promising her anything she desires in return. Her wish is not what Herod expected–and a night of potential fun and exhilaration quickly turns dark. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #salome #theshellbrothers #drama #jesseepstein #zachthomas
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Christopher Schrack’s For Sale by clicking the link in my bio. For Sale is a comedy horror movie about Mason (Andrew Roth), an unscrupulous car salesman, who finds himself in the position of living in a haunted house that must be sold. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #comedy #horror #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #forsale #christopherschrack #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #michellevorob
Check out John Cajio’s review of Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes by clicking the link in my bio. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a film that does not suck. Excellent direction, solid writing, and a terrific performance from Andy Serkis easily overcome the occasional but glaring deficiencies in visual effects and plot. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #RiseofthePlanetoftheApes #PlanetOfTheApes #rupertwyatt #jamesfranco #andyserkis #drama #action #thriller #scifi #sciencefiction #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #johncajio
Check out John Cajio’s review of David Leitch’s The Fall Guy by clicking the link in my bio. The Fall Guy is a film that mostly does not suck. Strong chemistry between its lead actors, a fun story, killer soundtrack, and well orchestrated action sequences overcome some fairly significant pacing issues in both the first and third acts of the film. The end result is a film with a lot of heart that’s fun to watch. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #thefallguy #TheFallGuyMovie #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio #drama #comedy #action #davidleitch #ryangosling #emilyblunt
Check out my review of David Von Schultz’s The Circle by clicking the link in my bio. When Dr. Walker (Daniel Berkey) notices one of his students drawing a circle on a desk, his world begins to unwind as the shape seems to symbolize something of importance in his life. As he attempts to connect with The Circle and his student, he begins to realize just how unhinged both he and his reality are. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #thecircle #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #davidvonschultz
Check out my review of Joel Smallbone & Richard L. Ramsey’s Unsung Hero by clicking the link in my bio. After losing everything, a music promoter, David Smallbone (Joel Smallbone) and his family are forced to move from Australia to Nashville. With six kids and no money, the American dream seems impossible–and David and his wife Helen (Daisy Betts) must overcome all odds in order to save their family and their new life. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #unsunghero #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #richardlramsey #joelsmallbone
Check out Ken Radner’s review of Larissa Thompson’s What Are You Supposed to Do With Your Hands? by clicking the link in my bio. A woman who has recently discovered she is on spectrum, endures a party while wrestling control of her life from her anxieties. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblmenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #larissathompson #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #kenradner #whatareyousupposedtodowithyourhands #crazy8s #comedy
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Yasuke Iwasaki’s VOID by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! VOID is a short film that is sufficiently eerie and dark enough to classify as horror. Directed by Yusuke Iwasaki, VOID explores grief as experienced by teenager Asagi (Maru Nouchi), after the sudden death of her best friend. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #void #drama #yasukeiwasaki #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #michellevorob #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival #sanfrancisco
Check out my review of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers by clicking the link in my bio. After years apart, former best friends and professional tennis players Art (Mike Faist) and Patrick (Josh O’Connor) meet on the tennis court for a small-time tournament in New Rochelle, NY. Led by his coach and wife, Tashi Donaldson (Zendaya), Art must attempt to gain back his confidence and take one more step toward the US Open. This is Challengers. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #challengers #drama #romance #sport #zendaya #lucaguadagnino #mikefaist #joshoconnor
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Niclas Larsson’s Mother, Couch! by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! Mother, Couch!, written and directed by Niclas Larsson, is a quirky dramedy, with enough surrealism to make you question what exactly it is you’re watching. By the end of the film, I wasn’t sure how much had literally happened, how much was visual metaphor, and how much could have been a dream. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #narrative #art #feature #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #mothercouch #comedy #drama #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival #sanfrancisco #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #michellevorob #niclaslarsson #ewanmcgregor #rhysifans #LaraFlynnBoyle #EllenBurstyn #LakeBell
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Juilen Guetta’s Petite Reine (Little Queen) by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! Petite Reine, also known as Little Queen, is a French language short film by Julien Guetta about a mother-daughter relationship. Stephanie (Aude Pepin) is an upbeat single mother who loves to share everything with her teen daughter, Lena (Louise Labeque). As we quickly see, while Stephanie wants to be the fun mom, her daughter feels stifled and wants to step out from her mother’s shadow. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblementstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #drama #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #michellevorob #art #artist #filmfestival #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #sanfrancisco
Check out my review of Searit Huluf’s Self by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! A young, wooden woman finds herself among people that look and sound differently than her. As beautiful music pours from the people around her, she realizes just how different she is. It’s not long after that she makes the decision to wish upon a star–a wish that is more than she bargained for. Self tells a journey of sacrifice, one that we all make each and every day as we yearn to be something more. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #Foryoupage #pixar #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #filmmaker #drama #family #scifi #sciencefiction #animation #comedy #self #searithuluf #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival #sanfrancisco
Check out my review of Noëlle Gentile’s I Was Here by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! After a life-altering diagnosis, two parents must look for solace away from their young son. As they attempt to come to terms with their child’s new life, they turn to an unexpected source to help them navigate this new world. I Was Here is a testament to parenthood–but even more so it’s a testament to love. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #fy #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #iwashere #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival #drama
Check out John Cajio’s review of Ted Kotcheff’s First Blood by clicking the link in my bio. First Blood (1982) is a film that does not suck. A strong story and strong performances told over an extremely tight 93-minute runtime ensure that the film is impactful without overstaying its welcome. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #action #adventure #thriller #rambo #firstblood #fy #yp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio #sylvesterstallone #TedKotcheff
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Samantha Toy Ozeas’ Can We Pretend by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! Can We Pretend is a short film directed by Samantha Toy Ozeas, about best friends Vera (Adina Aaron) and Tazzie (Sophia Macy), who go away for a Girls’ Weekend to celebrate Tazzie’s birthday. Both starting out in their careers, Vera and Tazzie are relishing their time away, but Vera is distracted by her constantly pinging phone. She’s been an intern at The White House and has gained online notoriety, after leaking a damaging quote she overheard. Tazzie starts to feel ignored and unimportant, despite the fact that it’s her birthday weekend. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #Moviereview #short #narrative #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #drama #filmfestival #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #michellevorob #canwepretend #samanthatoyozeas
Check out my review of Nicholas Ma’s Mabel by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! Young Callie (Lexi Perkel) has trouble making friends in her new town–other than her potted plant Mabel that is. As she navigates the normalities of childhood, she finds that there is more to life than she once believed. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #family #drama #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival #mabel #nicholasma
Check out my review of Juan Mejia Botero’s Igualada by clicking the link in my bio. In the heart of Colombia a resistance is surging, led by activist Francia Márquez. She looks to regain control of her country and the term “Igualada,” a term that has been derogatory for years. She looks to fix the problems that plague her homeland, and with the help of the headstrong individuals surrounding her, she just might be successful. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #documentary #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #igualada #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #igualada #juanmejiabotero #franciamarquez #colombia #spanish
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Gabriel Olson’s Coach Pancake by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! Coach Pancake is a short documentary about Andres Baena, a former soccer star who became a coach and works with children through his AB Futbol School, LAFC So Cal Roots, as well as through other institutions. With over 20 years experience coaching children, Andres is beloved by his students and took on the nickname “Coach Pancake”, after a three year old student struggled to pronounce his name. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #documentary #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #coachpancake #sport #soccer #gabrielolson #andresbaena #filmfestival #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival
Check out my review of Caye Casas’ The Coffee Table by clicking the link in my bio. Jesús (David Pareja) and María (Estefanía de los Santos) are struggling in their relationship, though they have just become parents for the first time. As they aim to situate themselves and their home, they purchase a new piece of furniture. The Coffee Table that Jesús has chosen will prove to be a challenging addition to their home–one that will forever alter their lives. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #horror #comedy #drama #thriller #thecoffeetable #spanish #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #cayecasas #art #artist
Check out my review of Farah Nabulsi’s The Teacher by clicking the link in my bio. 2024 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW! When The Teacher, Basem (Saleh Bakri), inserts himself into the struggles of a nation he finds that he may have bitten off more than he can chew. While he aims to keep his ventures secret from those closest to him, that will prove to be more difficult than expected. Basem’s life is in danger, and the trouble is only just beginning. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #drama #theteacher #teacher #farahnabulsi #imogenpoots #salehbakri #sanfranciscointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival #sfiff
Check out my review of Matthew Mahler’s Protanopia by clicking the link in my bio. After Luke’s (Anthony Carey) sister goes missing he begins having visions. These visions ultimately pull Alan Roscoe Jr. (Timothy J. Cox) into his story. Alan has recently lost his father, a well-respected man, and is now tasked with maintaining the family name and household. These two stories converge aggressively in Protanopia. Does Alan have what it takes to garner the same respect as his father? Will Luke find his sister? Only time will tell. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #narrative #feature #drama #horror #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #matthewmahler #timothyjcox
Check out my review of Alex Garland’s Civil War by clicking the link in my bio. A team of journalists, headed by Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst), traverses the dystopian land that was once a cohesive America. During a futuristic Civil War, this team aims to make it to the capitol in order to interview a president that is tearing the country apart. On their way they will encounter terrors that their newest member could have never anticipated. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #civilwar #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #drama #thriller #war #epic #adventure #action #alexgarland #kirstendunst #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain
Check out my review of Hiroshi Shimizu’s Dancing Girl by clicking the link in my bio. When Hanae’s (Chikage Awashima) scintillating younger sister, Chiyomi (Machiko Kyô), shows up at her house and begins staying with Hanae and her husband Yamano (Eiji Funakoshi)–her immaturity and promiscuous ways breed trouble for this small family. Chiyomi is a Dancing Girl, one that receives an abundance of attention–and she’s unsure of how to appropriately handle it. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #dancinggirl #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #hiroshishimizu
Check out my review of Mike Cheslik’s Hundreds of Beavers by clicking the link in my bio. When Jean Kayak (Rylan Brickson Cole Tews), a successful applejack salesman, loses everything, he’s forced to shift his focus. He now looks to become the greatest fur trapper in North America–and standing in his way are Hundreds of Beavers. As he traverses the frozen tundra, he will face more than just beavers, as solitude, love, and other human struggles come into play. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #hundredsofbeavers #comedy #action #adventure #mikecheslik #rylandbricksoncoletews
Check out my review of Martin Kaszubowski’s Earlybird by clicking the link in my bio. When theater director Michael (Joshua Koopman) fears that his theater will be taken from him when his rent is raised, he is forced to venture out into uncharted territory and create plays that exist far left of what the theater-loving public have come to expect. Earlybird follows Michael as he attempts to make his dreams come true; but he will find that the journey toward success is paved in anything but gold. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #narrative #kylebain #feature #comedy #earlybird #martinkaszubowski #joshuakoopman
Check out John Cajio’s review of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver by clicking the link in my bio. Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver is a film that sucks. And not in any good way. For the record, I loved how terrible Rebel Moon - Part 1: A Child of Fire was. It was schlocky, derivative, easily predictable, and infinitely mockable. Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver tries to take itself entirely too seriously, but the writing and (to a degree) the performances lack the necessary gravitas for it to be taken seriously with any real sense of legitimacy. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #scifi #action #adventure #epic #sciencefiction #fantasy #RebelMoonPartTwoTheScargiver #rebelmoon #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio #sofiaboutella
Check out Brendan Schechter’s review of Christian Wehrle’s World War 2: The Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon by clicking the link in my bio. Nearly eighty years have passed since the conclusion of the Second World War and its effects can still prominently be felt today across the globe. Most people think about the large scale battles such as D-Day or Iwo Jima and the dramatizations of the war in media of various types. Christian Wehrle looks at a lesser studied aspect of the conflict in World War 2: The Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #documentary #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #worldwar2 #worldwar2theshipwrecksoftruklagoon #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #brendanschechter
Check out my review of Max Lugavere & Chris Newhard’s Little Empty Boxes by clicking the link in my bio. A filmmaker (Max Lugavere) chronicles the life of his mother, a woman struggling with dementia. Little Empty Boxes follows Max and Kathy as they tell her story, one that is challenging, heartbreaking, inexplicable–and viewers, along for the ride, will experience the harsh reality of Kathy’s existence. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #documentary #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #littleemptyboxes #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #KyleBain #maxlugavere #chrisnewhard
Check out Bryan Miller's review of Terry McDonough's Damaged by clicking the link in my bio. Dan Lawson (Samuel L. Jackson), a Chicago detective, travels to Scotland to link up with Scottish Detective Glen Boyd (Gianni Capaldi), following the resurgence of a serial killer whose crimes match an unsolved case that he looked into 5 years ago in Chicago. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #thriller #mystery #drama #crime #action #damaged #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #bryanmiller #terrymcdonough #samuelljackson
Check out Ken Radner's review of Rodrigo García Sáiz's Lluvia (Rain) by clicking the link in my bio. A group of people experience their lives in degrees of separation over the backdrop of a rainy day in Mexico City. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #lluvia #rain #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #drama #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kenradner #rodrigogarciasaiz
Check out my review of Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by clicking the link in my bio. In 2016 Winston Churchill’s private files were made public. In them contained the information regarding the first ever special ops mission–one that occurred against the Nazis during WWII. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is that story. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #UngentlemanlyWarfare #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #theministryofungentlemanlywarfare #guyritchie #action #drama #war #HenryCavill #AlanRitchson
Check out my review of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness by clicking the link in my bio. After an internal attack, Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto), and the rest of the beloved Enterprise team must band together to stop the menacing Kahn (Benedict Cumberbatch). A follow up to Star Trek (‘09), Star Trek Into Darkness looks to expand into the far reaches of the universe, introducing new races and planets, and reigniting a love for previous Star Trek antagonists. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #narrative #art #feature #jjabrams #fy #fyp #foryou #Foryoupage #startrekintodarkness #artist #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #kylebain #startrek #scifi #action #adventure #chrispine #ZacharyQuinto
Check out my review of Dave Beamish's Our Long Goodbye by clicking the link in my bio. Mark (David Attar) is a struggling musician, trying to make his way into dive bars in order to propel his career forward. However, the struggles that he faces at home with his father, Charles (Peter Hall), an elderly man plagued by dementia, are far worse than those of his career. Our Long Goodbye is Mark’s story as he uses music to cope with life and connect with his father in ways that he no longer believed to be possible. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #drama #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #ourlonggoodbye #davebeamish #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #crazy8s #filmcritic #kylebain
Check out Michelle Vorob's review of Kevin Ang's Gone Abroad by clicking the link in my bio. Gone Abroad is a short film that tells the story of Kevin (Max Archibald) and his group of friends, as they work to uncover the truth of what happened to their friend, Jansen (Justice Gin). [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #drama #crazy8s #goneabroad #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #michellevorob #kevinang
Check out my review of Kevin Cheng's Astronaut by clicking the link in my bio. When a Chinese-Canadian immigrant (Victor Young) returns home to his family for a two-week stint, he must find a way to reach his young son, Tom (Tobi Wong). Tom wants to be an Astronaut, and that is the bond that he and his father are able to create, but beyond that, Tom’s father uses this as a way for Tom to branch out, make new friends, and become the best version of himself. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #drama #english #mandarin #fy #yp #foryou #foryoupage #astronaut #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #kylebain #kevingcheng #crazy8s
Check out Michelle Vorob's review of Teresa Alfeld's Toe Pick by clicking the link in my bio. Toe Pick is a short film written and directed by Teresa Alfeld, which takes place during a session at pre-teen girls’ ice skating practice. Fraught with tense relationships and unfair treatment aimed at the main character, Chelsea (Nylee Phinney), Toe Pick feels true-to-life and was able to make me feel uncomfortable on behalf of Chelsea. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #michellevorob #crazy8s
Check out my review of Dev Patel’s Monkey Man by clicking the link in my bio. When a young man (Dev Patel) seeks revenge for the death of his mother, he encounters dangerous people with skills and connections that will make his goal incredibly difficult to achieve. This Monkey Man must look inward and learn about who he truly is in order to find success–and the blood-soaked journey on which he will embark will be one for the ages. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #Movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #Foryoupage #monkeyman #action #thriller #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #devpatel
Check out John Cajio’s review of Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire by clicking the link in my bio. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a film that mostly does not suck. As of this writing (Monday, April 1, 2024), a direct quote from the plot summary of the Wikipedia article for Godzilla x Kong states: “Despite Kong trying to clarify his intentions… Godzilla attacks him due to being dumb.” This statement is, by and large, representative of the entire film. It’s a dumb film, but there are plenty of thoroughly entertaining clashes between monsters—enough to keep one occupied for much of the film’s run time. My primary frustrations with this film are due to (a) the lack of any significant character development for any of the human players in the film, and (b) the fact that Godzilla clearly plays a secondary role despite top billing in the film, and despite the fact that the King of the Monsters is presented as an already overpowered destructive force of nature that levels up to a whole new of overpowered destructiveness to take on an old threat from his ancient past, it doesn’t really use any of that super overpowered destructiveness in any meaningful way. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #GodzillaXKongTheNewEmpire #godzilla #kingkong #kong #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio #adamwingard #scifi #sciencefiction #action #adventure #thriller #kaiju
Check out my review of Sarah Blue Winslow & Jason Gerber’s Dawn Dusk by clicking the link in my bio. Chelli Look has lived a troubled life. After the loss of both her best friend and her older sister, she has struggled to move past the seemingly constant grief that has befallen her. Now a leather bag designer, she has found a passion that has allowed her to thrive. Dawn Dusk follows Chelli as she tells the world her story and shows off her impeccable talent. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #Movie #moviereview #feature #documentary #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #jasongerber #sarahbluewinslow #chellilook #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #dawndusk
Check out my review of David Carson’s Star Trek: Generations by clicking the link in my bio. When a mad scientist, Soran (Malcolm McDowell), threatens to murder on a global scale to make his way back to the Nexus, a galactic ribbon full of joy–Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) must team up with the presumed dead Captain Kirk (William Shatner) to save the day. On their heroic mission, extreme emotional trauma will be met by wild comedy as Star Trek: Generations brings together a series of space-traveling teams. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #startrek #startrekgenerations #action #adventure #thriller #mystery #scifi #sciencefiction #davidcarson #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #williamshatner #patrickstewart #brentspiner
Check out my review of Simon Chambers’ Much Ado About Dying by clicking the link in my bio. Filmmaker Simon Chambers has been tasked with looking after his Uncle David Newlyn Gale, an eccentric man with a great love for Shakespeare. Much Ado About Dying follows Simon as he recounts David’s life as he nears death. Through abrasive clutter, faulty space heaters, and the insanity of David, Simon may just learn a few lessons about life along the way. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #documentary #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #kylebain #muchadoaboutdying #simonchambers
Check out my review of Vic Mignogna’s The Lost Starship by clicking the link in my bio. After returning from a meeting with the Romulans, Captain Blake Hovis (Jeff Johnson) returns to the U.S.S. Cherokee and begins acting out of character. The Lost Starship follows the crew of the aforementioned Cherokee as they try to uncover the truth behind Hovis’ strange actions. With ideas of mutiny and treason circulating the ship, this crew must work together to solve the mystery of Hovis. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #theloststarship #startrek #fimmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #drama #sciencefiction #scifi #thriller #mystery #kylebain #vigmignogna #brianwpeterson #jeffjohnson #alisonwilliams
Check out my review of Matt Vesely’s Monolith by clicking the link in my bio. When a young woman (known only as the interviewer) [Lily Sullivan] uncovers a story that has the potential to see her new investigative podcast skyrocket, she knows that she must do what she does best: interview everyone involved and uncover the truth. Monolith sees this young woman dive deep into a story that she almost can’t believe to be true, and what she will soon uncover will haunt her. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #kylebain #monolith #mattvesely #scifi #sciencefiction #mystery #thriller #psychologicalthriller #lilysullivan #lucycampbell #bluray
Check out my review of Gloria Estefan: Singing Through Struggles (episode one of THE THREAD) by clicking the link in my bio. Gloria Estefan sits down with David Bender to discuss both the highs and lows of her life and career in Gloria Estefan: Singing Through Struggles, the first episode of the YouTube documentary series THE THREAD. She talks about the Cuban revolution, her beautiful marriage, and a life-altering injury. No stone is left unturned, as Gloria reveals all. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #Movie #moviereview #short #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #documentary #docuseries #series #tv #youtube #gloriaestefan #singingthroughstruggles #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmcritic #kylebain #miamisoundmachine #cuba #english #artist
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Christine Wiederkehr’s 7 Fois by clicking the link in my bio. 7 Fois is a short film that does not disappoint. A film with natural acting and excellent production values, 7 Fois is a tidy, 16 minute socio-cultural bomb, unfolding as you watch. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #Moviereview #short #narrative #drama #french #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #michellevorob
Check out John Cajio’s review of Mark Newton & Eric Rafael Ibarra’s Cholo Zombies: Monstro by clicking the link in my bio. Cholo Zombies: Monstro is an independent comedy horror film that mostly does not suck. The premise is absurd on its face: a family of zombies going through a family squabble while casually living amongst humans in southern California. But everyone in the cast and crew buys into the premise wholeheartedly, and that’s why it largely succeeds. Poor editing in particular holds it back from being a truly great comedy horror film. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #horror #comedy #action #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #cholozombiesmonstro #ericrafaelibarra #vinceromo #lorettavampz #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #johncajio
Check out my review of Michael Mohan’s Immaculate by clicking the link in my bio. Immaculate is a horror film that follows newly-vowed nun Sister Cecila (Sydney Sweeney) as she navigates this challenging, life-altering transition. While Cecilia believed this decision to be challenging, she never expected to become pregnant or to have her every move watched by the dark figures of the convent. Her life is in danger, and only she can save herself. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #artist #immaculate #horror #sydneysweeney #kylebain #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic
Check out Michelle Vorob’s review of Guillaume Maidatchevsky’s A Cat’s Life by clicking the link in my bio. An endearing slice of life, A Cat’s Life follows the lives of Clémence (Capucine Sainson-Fabresse), a young girl and her cat, Lou. This is a simple, heartwarming and sometimes adventurous tale, seen from both the viewpoint of Lou the cat and Clémence. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #Filmreview #Movie #moviereview #feature #adventure #art #drama #family #fy #fyp #Foryou #foryoupage #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #michellevorob
Check out my review of Trace Walker’s Good Dog Bad Dog by clicking the link in my bio. After Jake (Isaak Adoyi) interevens when he sees a dog attack, what was once meant to be a relaxing day takes him on a journey through tiresome events. Good Dog Bad Dog sees Jake attempting to overcome the many obstacles that he encounters throughout his day. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #gooddogbaddog #drama #artist #tracewalker #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic #independent
Please check out Ken Radner’s review of Apostoly Peter Kourourmalis’ Going’ Ape 2 by clicking the link in my bio. Goin’ Ape 2 is directed and written by Apostoly Peter Kouroumalis, starring Apostoly Peter Kouroumalis, Rachael Stone, Jamel Ben Gharbia, Sinead Saxton, Stephen Huddlestone, and Juliana Salerno. This film deals with subjects such as drug addiction, corruption, and organized crime. A confusing film, which features wooden and repeatedly inadvertent comedic acting and awkward editing. This film uses various visual themes to attempt to convey emotion and atmosphere, with the bulk of the film in black and white, and a section with apparently a choppily animated storyboard. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #artist #drama #blackandwhite #apostolypeterkouroumalis #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic
Check out Bryan Miller’s review of Doug Liman’s Road House by clicking the link in my bio. In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #Moviereview #narrative #feature #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #roadhouse #thriller #drama #jakegyllenhaal #dougliman #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmcritic
Check out my review of Steve Buscemi’s The Listener by clicking the link in my bio. The Listener follows Beth (Tessa Thompson), a young woman who spends her nights helping others via phone. Each call comes with its own set of issues, and Beth is forced to deal with the unbecoming reality that lives just outside her home. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #Moviereview #feature #narrative #drama #thelistener #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #fyoupage #stevebuscemi #tessathompson #filmmaker #filmmaking
Check out my review of Victor Lobl’s Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, In the Pale Moonlight by clicking the link in my bio. Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) is forced to make an impossible decision, one that has the potential to shift the odds of the Dominion War. In the Pale Moonlight is Sisko’s recount of the most immoral of events. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #drama #sciencefiction #scifi #startrek #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #deepspacenine #inthepalemoonlight #series #television
Check out my review of Lorna Nickson Brown’s Dog Run by clicking the link in my bio. When a young, silent man, on the verge of death is granted the opportunity to work–an opportunity to change his life, he soon finds that what he was promised was simply a lie. Dog Run is the story of Jan (Sid Phoenix), as he makes friends with a guard dog named Sabre (Lily McGrath). Sabre might just be the relationship Jan needs to escape from exploitation–it might just be the thing that saves him. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #english #drama #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #artist #filmmaking #filmmaker
Check out Bryan Miller’s review of Gil Kenan’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire by clicking the link in my bio. The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #moviereview #feature #narrative #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #ghostbusters #ghostbustersfrozenempire #fantasy #scifi #comedy #adventure #paulrudd #carriecoon #gilkeenan
Check out my review of Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding by clicking the link in my bio. On her way through town Jackie (Katy O’Brian) falls for gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart). What initially feels like a fairytale love story quickly becomes something horrific and deadly. Love Lies Bleeding is a revenge story for the ages, as the young couple is forced to make life-altering decisions, never knowing exactly what the future holds. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #film #filmreview #Movie #movireview #feature #narrative #art #artist #drama #crime #thriller #romance #action #adventure #roseglass #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #loveliesbleeding #mystery #KristenStewart #katyobrian #edharris #davefranco #jenamalone #AnnaBaryshnikov
Check out my review of William Shatner’s Star Trek V: The Final Frontier by clicking the link in my bio. And don’t forget to check out my most recent appearance on Star Trek: The Undiscovered Podcast, covering the aforementioned film, dropping at 10am tomorrow. When a familiar face to Spock (Leonard Nimoy) boards and hijacks the Enterprise, the crew of the famous ship, led by James T. Kirk (William Shatner), must take it back with authority. As the perpetrator, Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill), attempts to find God, the fate of every beloved crew member hangs in the balance.[more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #Movie #moviereview #feature #narrative #startrek #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #artist #english #klingon #startrekvthefinalfrontier #thefinalfrontier #drama #scifi #action #adventure #thriller #god #religion #williamshatner #leonardnimoy #startrektheundiscoveredpodcast
Check out John Cajio’s review of Yihan Lin’s Sojourn to Shangri-La by clicking the link in my bio. Sojourn to Shangri-La is a film that mostly does not suck. Written and directed by Yihan Lin, Sojourn to Shangri-La is a gorgeous monochromatic film marred by performances probably best described as perfunctory. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #narrative #art #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #yihanli #sojourntoshangrila #drama #artist #filmmaking #filmmaker #johncajio
Check out my review of Thomas Angeletti’s Friends Forever by clicking the link in my bio. A group of friends in the 80’s throw a party at an abandoned house with a haunting past. As the night drives forward, they begin to understand that this may be the most important party of their lives. Friends Forever sees these young adults confronting the harrowing reality in which they’ve found themselves. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #friendsforever #english #short #horror #thomasangeletti
Check out Bryan Miller’s review of Chelsea Dom’s A Little Easier by clicking the link in my bio. Confronting issues of resentment and forgiveness, a woman remembers life with her estranged father. A Little Easier explores the struggle of reconciling trauma, while remembering the past. Pushing the boundaries of empathy and absolution, the film reveals glimpses of humanity in the soul of a monster, ultimately testing the relationship between parent and child to the breaking point. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #movereview #short #narrative #drama #alittleeasier #father #daughter #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #art #artist #filmmaker #filmmaking #english #chelseadom #danberkey #hildeskappel #bryanmiller #unitedstates #usa #us
Check out John Cajio’s review of Iggy London’s Area Boy by clicking the link in my bio. Area Boy is a film that does not suck. Written and directed by Iggy London, the short film tells the story of a teenage boy, Eli (Joshua Cameron), as he struggles with a choice between a variety of paths that will forever alter the course of his life. [more...] #bainsfilmreviews #noblemenstudios #film #filmreview #movie #moviereview #short #drama #narrative #art #artist #fy #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #areaboy #iggylondon #johncajio #writer #filmmaking #english #uk #unitedkingdom #joshuacameron