Roger Franco is a "Class Z" director who, while filming his new feature film about a monkey rapist, must confront not only a member of the technical team who "doesn't understand his filming style," but also a bloody and perverse alien invasion.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
This year, in light of the pandemic and the inability to gather with our loved ones, a few of our staff members reviewed their favorite holiday films with the hope of recreating some of the sentimentality that reminds us of home.
In 1977, Star Wars changed the world. It took the universe by storm, completely redefining everything everyone knew about movies. But then, in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back changed Star Wars. Sequels were not as well regarded back then as they are today.
"The Platform" is horror and science fiction film doubling as a visual commentary on capitalism and economic inequality. The movie is not for the faint of heart nor the viewer hoping for political neutrality in their film's depth.
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
A throwback to the last months of the 20th century in this comedy film.
