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Sep 26, 2024 | freshfiction.tv | Preston Barta

TERRIFER 3World premiere was on Sept. 19, with an encore screening on Sept. 24. Opens in theaters on Oct. 11. Runtime: 125 min. Director: Damien LeoneCast: Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thorton, Samantha Scaffidi, Antonella Rose, Elliott Fullman, and Jason PatrickAUSTIN, TEXAS – No filmmaker quite captures the act of spilling human innards on screen like Damien Leone. His method is so artful and mesmerizing.

Sep 25, 2024 | freshfiction.tv | Courtney Howard

Courtney Howard // Film Critic SALEM’S LOT Rated R, 1 hour and 53 minutes Directed by: Gary Dauberman Starring: Lewis Pullman, Bill Camp, Jordan Preston Carter, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, William Sadler, Nicholas Crovetti, Cade Woodward, Pilou Asbæk, John Benjamin Hickey, Alexander Ward, Debra Christofferson Stop me if you’ve heard this story before: A dark menace is plaguing a small town in Maine – a town deeply in denial about this festering evil – and the only folks formidable enough...

Sep 19, 2024 | freshfiction.tv | Courtney Howard

Courtney Howard // Film CriticMention Colleen Atwood’s name to any cinephile and, chances are, no less than five iconic pieces will spring to mind. Her signature style is indelible and her craftwork is impeccable, standing the test of time with textured fabric selections and chic silhouettes. Bringing tremendous insight to the characters on screen through their fashions is what this costume designer extraordinaire has done remarkably for decades now.

Sep 7, 2024 | freshfiction.tv | Preston Barta

In episode 23 of Fresh Fiction’s Film & TV Podcast, Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in cinema and television. They share their thoughts on the long-awaited BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, Jeremy Saulnier’s REBEL RIDGE, and the much-talked-about thriller STRANGE DARLING. Additionally, Preston conducts interviews with WHAT YOU WISH FOR star Nick Stahl to celebrate the film’s release on Blu-ray and DVD.

Sep 3, 2024 | freshfiction.tv | Courtney Howard

Courtney Howard // Film CriticBEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICERated PG-13, 1 hour and 44 minutesDirected by: Tim BurtonStarring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Santiago CabreraIt’s always fascinating when filmmakers return to the metaphorical well to revive a moment in their career. Sometimes the return is recent, like Michael Haneke’s FUNNY GAMES duo.