Second Sight Films has built a reputation for giving modern genre standouts the premium treatment, and their new Limited Edition 4K UHD release of MaXXXine might be one of their most elaborate yet. The studio pulls out all the stops to showcase the glam-soaked, neon-drenched finale of Ti West’s celebrated X trilogy, complete with new artwork, a 120-page book of essays, and a wide slate of newly produced special features that dig into the craftsmanship behind the film. Even though MaXXXine was my least favorite entry in the trilogy, that says more about the sky-high expectations than the film itself
Read MoreCitizen Sleuth (2023)
Chris Kasick’s Citizen Sleuth explores the rise and unraveling of Appalachian podcaster Emily Nestor, whose hit true crime series Mile Marker 181 investigates the mysterious death of a young woman in her community. What begins as a gripping chronicle of an amateur sleuth fighting for answers gradually evolves into something far more complicated: a portrait of how the pursuit of truth, fame, and justice can become dangerously entangled. Kasick sets the tone early with striking B-roll and stylized interview setups that reflect Nestor’s grassroots approach.
Read MoreChristy (2025)
David Michôd’s Christy tells the remarkable true story of Christy Martin, a woman who fought her way out of small-town West Virginia with nothing but grit, raw athleticism, and a will to survive. The film opens with Tears for Fears, an inspired needle drop that immediately sets the tone. What follows is an ambitious 135-minute biopic that delivers powerful performances and emotionally intense storytelling, even as it struggles with pacing and familiarity.
Read MoreMurder Before Evensong: Season 1 (2025) #DVD
Murder Before Evensong arrives as a charmingly atmospheric new mystery series, blending gentle humour, small-village intrigue, and a classic whodunit structure that feels right at home in the long tradition of British cozy crime. Adapted from Reverend Richard Coles’ Sunday Times bestselling novel, the six-part series leans into picturesque 1980s rural England, complete with gossiping parishioners, simmering scandals, and a church at the centre of more trouble than anyone in Champton ever expected. It’s always fun to see a familiar face doing something new, and Harry Potter alumnus Matthew Lewis makes a genuinely engaging pivot here as Canon Daniel Clement, a kind-hearted, slightly beleaguered clergyman who unexpectedly finds himself in detective mode.
Read MoreTales of the Walking Dead: Season 1 (2025) #BluRay
Even as someone who’s never fully fallen under The Walking Dead spell, I have to admit that Tales of the Walking Dead makes a strong case for revisiting its world. My parents are big fans, and for once I can see the appeal: this anthology spin-off brings an impressive lineup of actors and a refreshing variety of storytelling styles that might tempt even the skeptics. Arriving just in time for spooky season, the series unfolds over six standalone episodes, each venturing into different emotional and psychological corners of the post-apocalyptic universe.
Read MoreDream Eater (2025)
Eli Roth’s The Horror Section continues its mission to spotlight bold, boundary-pushing voices in genre filmmaking with Dream Eater, the latest feature from Canadian trio Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams under their Blind Luck Pictures banner. Already an award winner, including Best Feature at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, and drawing comparisons to The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, the film will arrive digitally on November 18, 2025, making it a timely addition to horror fans’ late-fall watchlists. Dream Eater follows documentary filmmaker Mallory as she retreats to a remote cabin in the snowy Laurentian mountains with her boyfriend Alex to document his violent parasomnia.
Read MoreSyndicate Smasher (2017)
Directed by Benny Tjandra and Doug Tochioka, Syndicate Smasher is a relentless, over-the-top action ride where survival means taking on not one, but four organized crime syndicates: the Mafia, the Yakuza, the Russian Mob, and the Chinese Tongs. The premise is undeniably ambitious, and the movie delivers a steady stream of gunfights, betrayals, and high-stakes escapes. The film features an eclectic cast including Mel Novak, Laurene Landon, David Prak, Jon Miguel, Olya Lvova, Nic D’Avirro, Arthur Roberts, Joe Estevez, and Hidetoshi Imura.
Read MoreAll That Jazz: Podcast Series (2025)
The All That Jazz podcast, hosted by Gregory Hatanaka, Nicole D’Angelo, and Warren Hong—with the consistently sharp contributions of Jessica Brainard—offers a delightful mix of cinema insight, indie spirit, and spontaneous humor. Across its 32 episodes, the series demonstrates a passion for film and pop culture that is both infectious and approachable. Listeners are treated to a dynamic conversation that swings effortlessly between absurd comedy and meaningful commentary.
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