Book Review: Foul Play and Other Stories, Illustrated by Jack Davis
By Darcy Staniforth |
This collection is a must-have for Jack Davis and EC Comics fans.
Book Review: Ocultos by Laura Pérez
By Darcy Staniforth |
If you are into graphic works that linger and slowly reveal themselves, then this is the book for you.
Interview: Darcy Staniforth in Conversation with Matt Murphy About The Book of Murder
By Darcy Staniforth |
Murphy has brought his insider’s perspective of these cases to the pages of his debut book.
Scab Vendor: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist Movie Review: An Artistic and Fascinating Journey
By Darcy Staniforth |
An engaging and enjoyable watch that serves as a wonderful visual companion to Shaw’s written account.
Book Review: Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. by Caitlin Cass
By Darcy Staniforth |
The book is engaging, funny, tender, and challenging.
CrimeCon 2024 Review: Wrap Up
By Darcy Staniforth |
I had a great time at the convention this weekend and had the opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful folks as well.
CrimeCon 2024 Review: Day Two
By Darcy Staniforth |
It would not be a CrimeCon if attendees didn’t hear from Josh “The Mayor of CrimeCon” Mankiewicz.
CrimeCon 2024 Review: Day One
By Darcy Staniforth |
I am really enjoying this con so far and it is delivering the goods.
Book Review: Forbidden Cocktails: Libations Inspired by the World of Pre-Code Hollywood by André Darlington
By Darcy Staniforth |
Forbidden Cocktails looks like an Art Deco design masterpiece and is a joy simply just to look and read through.
Lisa Frankenstein Blu-ray Review: Captures How Life and Death Everything Feels As a Teenager
By Darcy Staniforth |
Could easily see this film becoming a cult classic like Cody’s other films.
Much Ado About Dying Movie Review: Beautifully Uncomfortable
By Darcy Staniforth |
This documentary had me swinging wildly on a pendulum of emotions.
Frida (2024) Movie Review: An Artistic Tribute to Kahlo from Kahlo
By Darcy Staniforth |
This stunning portrait of this complex woman is absolutely a joy to watch and experience.
Bigfoot: Beyond the Legend Blu-ray Review: I’m Honestly at a Loss After Watching This
By Darcy Staniforth |
While it has a runtime of only 65 minutes, I don’t recommend spending the time.
Ghostwritten (2024) Movie Review: The Story Needs More Spelled Out
By Darcy Staniforth |
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.
There Is a Monster Movie Review: A Labor of Love That Misses the Mark
By Darcy Staniforth |
This allegory falls short for the story Taylor was trying to tell.
Immediate Family (2023) Movie Review: A Must-watch for Music Lovers
By Darcy Staniforth |
You may not think you have heard them, but you have, you absolutely have.
Book Review: Anaïs Nin: A Sea of Lies by Léonie Bischoff
By Darcy Staniforth |
The reader becomes an intimate witness to Nin’s loves, her life, and her artistic process.
Book Review: Eddie Muller’s Noir Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the World of Film Noir: A Complete Package
By Darcy Staniforth |
Each drink gets its own gorgeously styled spread that makes each cocktail look screen ready and delicious.
AlienCon 2023 Review: A Weekend to Discover You Are Not Alone
By Darcy Staniforth |
It’s a convention that brings together people looking to find community with other seekers and experiencers.
2023 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Films Review
By Darcy Staniforth |
And this year I think that golden man will go home with…
Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modern Masterpiece DVD Review: The Restoration and Reopening of a Historic and Beautiful Landmark
By Darcy Staniforth |
Unity Temple really made me consider historic preservation and restoration in ways I had not thought about before.
Bloom Up: A Swinger Couple Story DVD Review: A Film That’s Not for Everyone
By Darcy Staniforth |
Mauro Russo Rogue and his camera become a silent voyeur to these visceral encounters in this intimate doc.
Battle of the Worlds Blu-ray Review: An Early Sci-fi Gem
By Darcy Staniforth |
As sci-fi films tend to do, Battle of the Worlds reflects and wrestles with ideas that challenge societal and cultural norms.
Back to the Beach Blu-ray Review: Fun, Playful, and an Enjoyable Watch
By Darcy Staniforth |
After all these years later, the movie holds up and it’s still just as campy and fun as it ever was.
The Skunk Ape Experiments Review: More Investigative than Sensational
By Darcy Staniforth |
I enjoyed this first installment and look forward to seeing what the Outkast team has to offer in the future.
Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon DVD Review: Insanity Ensues
By Darcy Staniforth |
While not every joke in the films works, most of it really does.
Boomerang (1992) Blu-ray Review: A Hilarious Film That Is Still Challenging Stereotypes
By Darcy Staniforth |
A hilarious film that challenged stereotypes when it premiered and still challenges them now.
American Werewolves Movie Review: Has the Vibe of a 1980’s Network Special About Cryptids
By Darcy Staniforth |
American Werewolves will find an audience with some folks, but this one was just not for me.
Fire in the Sky Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Story
By Darcy Staniforth |
A story about how difficult it can be to live through an extraordinary event and be judged by those around you.
Tribeca 2022 Review: The DOC
By Darcy Staniforth |
It takes a look at the realities of fame and what comes after the spotlight is on someone else.
Offseason Movie Review: Holistically Brilliant
By Darcy Staniforth |
The plot is beautiful in its sophisticated simplicity.
Dashcam (2021) Movie Review: Rob Savage’s Film Misses the Mark
By Darcy Staniforth |
Dashcam may very well resonate with an audience that perhaps Savage didn’t intend. But then again, maybe he did.
SXSW 2022 Review: The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon
By Darcy Staniforth |
This might be a documentary more for folks already in the Nixon fandom and not experiencing him for the first time.
Marionette Land DVD Review: What Happens When a Dream Is Realized, Then Deferred?
By Darcy Staniforth |
It’s hard not to have an emotional response to this documentary.
SXSW 2022 Review: Mama Bears
By Darcy Staniforth |
A beautifully moving film that shows how cha0llenging it can be to confront our own beliefs.
SXSW 2022 Review: A Lot of Nothing
By Darcy Staniforth |
A Lot of Nothing is definitely doing a lot of good work and shows the audience that complex issues don’t have simple answers.
SXSW 2022 Review: This Much I Know to Be True
By Darcy Staniforth |
A deliberately crafted sonic experience that is captured through incredible sound, beautiful cinematography, and stunning lighting design.
SXSW 2022 Review: Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart
By Darcy Staniforth |
This new series gives the audience a front row seat to Brown’s interactive exploration of emotion and connection.
2022 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Films Review
By Darcy Staniforth |
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 Movie Review: What It Means to Search for Hope and Answers
By Darcy Staniforth |
Salt in My Soul has a number of layers to it.
To What Remains Movie Review: A Moving and Beautiful Story
By Darcy Staniforth |
It is evident throughout To What Remains that each component of this film was carefully considered.
TV Review: VOIR: Season One
By Darcy Staniforth |
all six episodes definitely offer something for film lovers.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain DVD Review: Not the Biopic That Some Might Think
By Darcy Staniforth |
A eulogy to the public life of a beloved and complicated man.
Movie Review: Joy Ride (2021)
By Darcy Staniforth |
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.
Mommie Dearest Limited Edition Blu-ray Review: A True Cult Classic
By Darcy Staniforth |
A film that captured a story and a moment.
Copshop Movie Review: A Fun, Exciting Watch
By Darcy Staniforth |
Copshop is definitely worth your time.
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Movie Review: A Warm Love Letter
By Darcy Staniforth |
The documentary tells the story of Karloff’s life and sixty-year career.