‘Ride Baby Ride’ Review | Dream Car Turns into a Nightmare

In Sofie Somoroff’s Ride Baby Ride, Somoroff is able to achieve an impactful and haunting story in less than 7 minutes. In the film, we follow a female mechanic (Celina Bernstein) who purchases her dream car, a 1978 Camaro. Right away, we know we’re in for something sinister as we witness her purchase the car from two really creepy men. We soon discover that these … Continue reading ‘Ride Baby Ride’ Review | Dream Car Turns into a Nightmare

‘Fck’n Nuts’ Review [Fantastic Fest 2023]

Sam Fox’s surrealist short film Fck’n Nuts is definitely nutty! Starring Maddie Nichols (Echoes, The Boogeyman) as Sandy and Vincent Stalba (The Cybernaturals, The Blood of the Dinosaurs) as Dan, this short is inspired by Fox’s life growing up with an “insane” family (something I think many can relate to!) Right from the start, I was mesmerized by the film’s color palette and highly stylized … Continue reading ‘Fck’n Nuts’ Review [Fantastic Fest 2023]

Short Films at Houston Latino Film Festival

The Houston Latino Film Festival was this past weekend in Houston, Texas, and there were an array Latino and Hispanic films. I had the chance to check out some of the short films on March 19, which all featured children. Estrellas Del Desierto (Desert Lights) Directed by Katherina Harder Sacre, Desert Lights is focused on the Atacama Desert. Overwhelmed by the drought, the area’s population … Continue reading Short Films at Houston Latino Film Festival