I’ll be honest: the moment Hassie Harrison rode into Yellowstone, I was sold. That show, which can often feel like a slow-burning slog through the ranching melodrama of stoic men and whispered betrayals, needed someone with her spark. As barrel racer Laramie, Harrison brought a lightness and energy that cut through the grit. She was funny, magnetic, and endlessly watchable—so yeah, I immediately had a bit of a crush.

If you’re a horror fan, chances are you’ve never forgotten the name Sean Byrne. His first two features—The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy—have earned cult status, not just for their visceral scares, but for their unflinching emotional core. Byrne doesn’t just make horror films—he makes human horror films, ones that stick in your brain long after the credits roll.

Say what you will about Uwe Boll, but you can’t say he doesn’t have guts. Whether he’s igniting controversy with politically charged genre films, swinging wild with video game adaptations, or—let’s not forget—beating the absolute shit out of a group of film critics in a boxing ring, Boll has never played by the rules. That “against the grain” spirit has earned him no shortage of scorn, but for me, it’s the very thing that makes him worth respecting.

In the world of classic arcade gaming, Billy Mitchell has become something of a myth. Known for his perfectly styled hair, signature American flag tie, and a long legacy of record-breaking performances, Mitchell has often stood as one of the most polarizing figures in gaming history. But Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day, a new documentary exploring the life and influence of Twin Galaxies founder Walter Day, offers a rare and surprising portrait of Mitchell—one that strips away the controversy and gives viewers a more human, reflective version of the man behind the legend.

It was a true pleasure speaking with writer/director Jon Bell and actor Shari Sebbens about their powerful new feature The Moogai—a chilling and culturally resonant Australian horror story poised to make a major impact on audiences. With Causeway Films behind it—the same powerhouse production company that brought us The Babadook and Talk to Me—anticipation is understandably high, and after our conversation, mine has only grown stronger. The Moogai marks a bold feature debut for Bell, one of Australia’s most seasoned Indigenous screenwriters, whose credits include Cleverman and The Warriors.

In recent years, Matthew Finlan has steadily built a name for himself as a dynamic, emotionally resonant actor. With standout performances in both Hell of a Summer and All The Lost Ones, Finlan proves he's not only a rising star in the world of genre cinema but also an artist who brings depth and nuance to every role he takes on. In Hell of a Summer, Finlan tackles a fresh spin on the classic slasher archetype, blending humor, heart, and horror with ease.

From Twin Galaxies to heartfelt ballads, Walter Day has lived a life unlike any other. Most people recognize him as the iconic referee from The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters—a soft-spoken and sharply dressed figure whose striped shirt became as recognizable as the arcade legends he helped chronicle. But as Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day shows us, there’s far more to Walter than his legendary contributions to the world of video games.