The Zombie Army is a real slog.  I thought I knew what I was getting into after viewing the trailer for this low-budget, shot-on-video zombie flick but man, it didn’t deliver.

The zombies looked decent in terms of makeup effects, but their behavior was way off from what you’d expect.  They didn’t really act like the traditional, flesh-eating kind.  Instead, they were more like voodoo zombies—controlled by the inmates who brought them back.  They would occasionally bite at their victims…

Cyberpunk (1990) is like a time capsule from an era when tech was all about endless possibilities, even if a lot of it felt naive.  

The documentary dives into the cyberpunk movement through author William Gibson & psychologist Dr. Tim Leary, talking about how technology and society will evolve and the blur the line between humanity and machines.  

It’s packed with optimism about virtual reality and human enhancements but also shows how much of that technology was still in…

I waited a long time to see The Wrestler and it absolutely exceeded my expectations.  Mickey Rourke as Randy “The Ram” is phenomenal, fully embodying an aging wrestler who’s given his entire life to the business and is left with almost nothing.  His struggle to stay afloat, both physically and emotionally, is heartbreaking and the film captures the harsh realities of life after wrestling better than I ever expected.

The authenticity is what makes it so incredible—filming in real indie…

An interesting, if rough-around-the-edges, look at the life and mind of outsider musician Wesley Willis.  

The documentary follows a few days in his life, capturing his struggles with schizophrenia, his passion for music and art and his deep desire for connection and stability.  While the production is low-quality—likely shot on a camcorder—it effectively showcases Willis’ world without feeling exploitative.

The film left me feeling both sad and inspired.  Willis faced serious challenges but he still lived life on his…