Moulding Meaning in "Playing God"
The team behind the Oscar-shortlisted film share their process, experience on the festival circuit, and how stop-motion gets existential.
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Filmmaker Ilana Zackon Goes Against The "Grain"
The First-time director's award-winning short has made the festival circuit to Atlanta Horror, Fantasia, and Blood in the Snow.
"Dust Bunny": Behind its Distinctive Visual Style
Director of Photography Nicole Whitaker takes us behind the scenes of the ambitious new film.
"Foreigner" Proves Hell Is A Teenage Girl
Ava Maria Safai's feature debut brings the drama to Blood in the Snow 2025
"Fresh Meat" Turns Up The Carnage
This gross-out slasher hacks its way through Blood in the Snow 2025.
"Violence" Has Sex, Drugs, And Plenty Of Rock and Roll
The action gets dialed up to eleven at Blood in the Snow 2025.
Don't Change The Channel On "Buffet Infinity"
After a successful Fantasia premiere, the film tunes into Blood in the Snow 2025.
"It Was Just an Accident" Is En Route To Awards Season
The Palme d'Or winner and Oscar hopeful gets it's wide release.
"If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" Is A Full-On Freak Out
After an impressive festival run, the drama-thriller has its theatrical release.
How Come People Still Watch "Rocky Horror"?
With the 50th anniversary coming up, here's how some people are celebrating the cult classic.
"Kiss of the Spider Woman" Adaptation Takes The Stage
A strong style in this musical adaptation takes away from some of its message.
Who Put That On Broadway?
The good, the bad, and the weird of Broadway adaptations of films.
Bryan Fuller Talks "Dust Bunny," TIFF, And Making His First Film
LOF caught up with the award-winning showrunner at TIFF to talk about his feature debut.
Why We Like Watching Bad Movies Together
Laughing at a terrible movie is a communal experience that gives us something to talk about. And it may help us better appreciate the good ones.
TIFF Film Review: "Eagles of the Republic" Flies Too Close To The Sun
Tarik Saleh's film had high hopes at TIFF, but loses itself in its concept.