Sweet Sorghum is a short film directed by Brendan Lee Hickey, presenting a narrative divided into vignettes where comedy and horror intertwine unpredictably. The work begins with a cheerful and dynamic aesthetic, characterized by handheld camera movements and a 4:3 aspect ratio that suddenly expands to full screen. This seemingly technical change marks a transition in the narrative, introducing the viewer to an initially comic and close environment.

The cinematography, by Elliott Atkinson, stands out for its use of natural…

Meeting Point is a short film directed by George S. Evans that invites you to reflect on life and human connections. The story follows Andy and Vicki, two people going through difficult times, and how a chance encounter can change their lives. The film explores themes such as pain, loneliness, and hope in a raw and realistic way.

One of the film’s strengths is its performances. Jon Laight and Julia Bentley manage to convey their characters’ pain and desperation in…

"The Shining” is an American horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, a writer who moves with his wife and son to the Overlook Hotel, an isolated hotel in the mountains of Colorado, to be the night watchman for the winter. Jack, tormented by his demons and isolation, begins to lose his sanity and becomes a threat to his family.

The…

Pearl, a prequel to Ti West's acclaimed X, delves into the mind of the young Pearl years before the events of the first film. The movie introduces us to a young Pearl (Mia Goth) trapped on the family farm, caring for her ailing father under the watchful and judgmental eye of her religious mother. Yearning for a life of glamour and fame inspired by silver screen stars, Pearl finds herself confined by a suffocating reality that slowly chips away at…