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 […]
At Hye’s Musings, Heidi M. interviews Zarrar Kahn and Ali Hashmi on their short film, The Lion Does Not Concern Himself. “Zarrar Kahn and Mohammad Ali Hashmi join me to talk about their short film The Lion Does Not Concern Himself, a romantic comedy exploring masculinity, gym culture […]
The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo and Biff Bam Pop’s Karen Shute return to TIFF for River, Fivehead, Salvation, Voices, and, Bucking Fastard! “Today felt a lot like pieces falling into place and regular reality aligning with the shifted TIFF routines. It was another day that showed the wide […]
One afternoon, I was out listening to music on a walk. A guy stopped me on the sidewalk in front of a church to inform me that walking around outside with both earbuds in isn’t safe. He thought I didn’t realize it’s important to be able to hear […]
The Gutter’s own Carol Borden joins friends of the Gutter Mike White and Emily Intravia to discuss Kevin Costner’s post-apocalyptic celebration of the postal service, The Postman. “Sci-fi month concludes with one of the great cinematic boondoggles of the ’90s. Kevin Costner directs and stars in The Postman […]