Once in a while you hit that point in a festival where the darker, layered, and torturous stuff starts to … More
Author: clwestbr
The Hot Seat – Hayao Miyazaki
So I’ve had this big gap in my film knowledge for a long time. Sure, I’ve got plenty. Many of … More
Tallgrass Film Festival Discussion: Identity Shorts
In 2018 I only highlighted one short film – Claire McKenna, a drama which was recommended by a friend that … More
Tallgrass Film Festival Review: Saint Frances
Once in a while, we get a charming bit of sweetness that takes some controversial subject matter and turns it … More
Tallgrass Film Festival Review: In Fabric
I’m not trying to be a contrarian here. I feel like I’m going against the grain on purpose but I … More
Tallgrass Film Festival Review: Straight Up
Attraction is a complicated thing. We find physical attraction simple to measure, purely drawn to someone because of some sort … More
Tallgrass Film Festival – Pregame
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Seriously, this is like…my favorite thing that happens each year. The Tallgrass … More
The Hot Seat – David Lynch
I shouldn’t be hitting directors this massive to me in such quick succession but…c’mon, you want to talk about them … More
Shot Through the Heart – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Everyone remembers their first Zelda game, especially the first one you complete. It’s a special moment that’s different for everyone, … More
MEMORY: THE ORIGINS OF ALIEN Gives a Fond Salute to Dan O’Bannon
We’re still talking bout the damn chestburster scene, all these years later. Alien turns 40 this year. I cite a … More
