Fantastic Fest 2010 was host to the first public screening of I Spit on Your Grave: Unrated (2010.) The film is a remake of the shocking, iconic 1978 movie sometimes known…
Shannon Hood
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By Jane Almirall and Shannon Hood Day three of the festival we got some screenings in, a few interviews, and lots of shorts. I Saw The Devil Directed by Ji-woon Kim.…
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By Shannon Hood and Jane Almirall On day two, we got several screenings in, and an interview. Here’s how it all went down. Mother’s Day Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. Starring…
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By Shannon Hood and Jane Almirall Each day we will provide you with capsule reviews and impressions of the films we see at Fantastic Fest, along with any activities or interviews…
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So we’ve seen Comic-cons, Dragon-cons, Famous Monsters-cons and a myriad of other cons become a permanent fixture on the pop culture landscape, particularly in the last decade. Now ZomBcon will descend…
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Two new movies had robust openings, while a third couldn’t find any traction at the box office this weekend. Ben Affleck’s latest movie The Town was warmly received, exceeding most industry…
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In 2007, Ben Affleck resurrected a career that was on a downward trajectory by writing and directing Gone Baby Gone, a movie that garnered a Best Actress Oscar nomination for Amy Ryan. After…
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Easy A is a modern twist on the classic novel The Scarlet Letter, and it’s a nice throwback to all the 80’s teen comedies like Can’t Buy Me Love and The Breakfast Club. A…