At Soldier of Cinema, friend of the Gutter Robert A. Mitchell interviews the director and cast of Girl In The Night, here and here; the directors of the documentary about conspiracy theories, Gimme Truth; the director of Death Has No Master; the director of the infernal comedy short […]
There’s still some screenings today, but Fantastic Fest 2026 is over for me at least. I had a good festival this year. I didn’t get to watch all the films I hoped to, but it’s hard to be disappointed when I know I’ll see most of them eventually. […]
Kev Dooley’sTerms & Conditions (USA, 2026) was the only short–and the last film–I watched at Fantastic Fest this year and it was a delight. I enjoy translation and summoning based-humor. Fun, genderqueer demons are my favorite demons. And I enjoy seeing ironic, comedic justice done to people who […]
Girl In The Night (Slovenia, 2026) is a portrait of late night life in small cities or in city neighborhoods that seem empty except for the quiet yellow glow of street lights. It’s a deadpan comedy about how we change ourselves, hoping to be who the people we […]
Friend of the Gutter Robert A. Mitchell’s coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 continues with some thoughts on The Ones Who Grieve (France, 2026) and an interview with the film’s director Quarxx. “The violence that Jacob brings to the victims of the black veil, people advancing progress and his […]
In more Fantastic Fest 2026 coverage, friend of the Gutter Robert A. Mitchell has some thoughts on the thriller/colonial horror story, Death Has No Master (Venezuela / Canada / Italy / Luxembourg) and interviews director Jorge Thielen Armand. Watch here.