Darcy Staniforth

This coffee-table book is absolutely stunning and a must-have.

This collection is a must-have for Jack Davis and EC Comics fans.

If you are into graphic works that linger and slowly reveal themselves, then this is the book for you.

Murphy has brought his insider’s perspective of these cases to the pages of his debut book.

An engaging and enjoyable watch that serves as a wonderful visual companion to Shaw’s written account.

The book is engaging, funny, tender, and challenging.

I had a great time at the convention this weekend and had the opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful folks as well.

It would not be a CrimeCon if attendees didn’t hear from Josh “The Mayor of CrimeCon” Mankiewicz.

I am really enjoying this con so far and it is delivering the goods.

Forbidden Cocktails looks like an Art Deco design masterpiece and is a joy simply just to look and read through.

Could easily see this film becoming a cult classic like Cody’s other films.

This documentary had me swinging wildly on a pendulum of emotions.

This stunning portrait of this complex woman is absolutely a joy to watch and experience.

While it has a runtime of only 65 minutes, I don’t recommend spending the time.

And the nominees are…

What I am not sure of is if the missing pieces were missing from the initial script of if they ended up on the cutting room floor.

This allegory falls short for the story Taylor was trying to tell.

You may not think you have heard them, but you have, you absolutely have.

The reader becomes an intimate witness to Nin’s loves, her life, and her artistic process.

Each drink gets its own gorgeously styled spread that makes each cocktail look screen ready and delicious.

It’s a convention that brings together people looking to find community with other seekers and experiencers.

And this year I think that golden man will go home with…

Unity Temple really made me consider historic preservation and restoration in ways I had not thought about before.

Mauro Russo Rogue and his camera become a silent voyeur to these visceral encounters in this intimate doc.

As sci-fi films tend to do, Battle of the Worlds reflects and wrestles with ideas that challenge societal and cultural norms.

After all these years later, the movie holds up and it’s still just as campy and fun as it ever was.

I enjoyed this first installment and look forward to seeing what the Outkast team has to offer in the future.

While not every joke in the films works, most of it really does.

A hilarious film that challenged stereotypes when it premiered and still challenges them now.

American Werewolves will find an audience with some folks, but this one was just not for me. 

A story about how difficult it can be to live through an extraordinary event and be judged by those around you.

It takes a look at the realities of fame and what comes after the spotlight is on someone else. 

The plot is beautiful in its sophisticated simplicity.

Dashcam may very well resonate with an audience that perhaps Savage didn’t intend. But then again, maybe he did.

This might be a documentary more for folks already in the Nixon fandom and not experiencing him for the first time.

It’s hard not to have an emotional response to this documentary. 

A beautifully moving film that shows how cha0llenging it can be to confront our own beliefs.

A Lot of Nothing is definitely doing a lot of good work and shows the audience that complex issues don’t have simple answers.

A great film from top to bottom.

A deliberately crafted sonic experience that is captured through incredible sound, beautiful cinematography, and stunning lighting design.

This new series gives the audience a front row seat to Brown’s interactive exploration of emotion and connection.

This year, the Oscar-nominated short subject documentaries examine how big dreams can be affected by war, gender, housing security, and perceptions of ability.

Salt in My Soul has a number of layers to it.

This miniseries left me torn.

It is evident throughout To What Remains that each component of this film was carefully considered.

all six episodes definitely offer something for film lovers.

A eulogy to the public life of a beloved and complicated man. 

A testament to how humor, writing, and storytelling can become a channel to share about trauma and hardship for both the comedian and their audience. 

A film that captured a story and a moment.

Copshop is definitely worth your time.