Darcy Staniforth

The BFG DVD Review: Steven Spielberg Captures the Essence of Roald Dahl’s Story

An uplifting and magical story of a little girl and her unlikely friend.

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Joshy Blu-ray Review: A Darkly Funny Film about Loss and Friendship 

This film not only deals with the themes of grief and loss but with the themes of recapturing youth and spontaneity.

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Now Hear This Podcast Festival 2016 Review

It will be interesting to see how it evolves and grows over the next few years.

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Actress Sarah Baker on Christopher Guest’s Mascots

“I never even thought about actually taking part in one of his movies. It’s your wildest dream, but even beyond your wildest dream.” – Sarah Baker

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Actress Susan Yeagley on Christopher Guest’s Mascots

Yeagley reveals what it was like joining the dinner party that is a Guest production.

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The Girlfriend Experience: Season 1 Blu-ray Review: A Secret Life Has Consequences

Maybe this show can make the audience care about it as much as some of Christine’s clients care about her.

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All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records DVD Review: Not Enough Focus on the Fall

From its humble beginning in a drug store in Northern California to its grim demise.

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Maron Ended and My Dad Died, but Not in That Order

How my favorite television show became my port in a storm.

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The Boss (Unrated) Blu-ray Review: Filled with Brilliant, Comedic Performances

While the unrated version had some extra scenes and funny moments, the theatrical version is tighter.

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The Family Fang DVD Review: A Beautiful Mix of Sharp Comedy and Poignant Drama

What is Art? And if you are an artist, what do you sacrifice for your art?

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Book Review: Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars by Steven Rea

A coffee table book about coffee and the stars who drink it.

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The Danish Girl Blu-ray Review: A Complex, Beautiful Tale of Love and Identity

The film explores the Wegeners’ relationship from married heteronormative couple to loving best friends as Einar transitions into Lilli.

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2016 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review

The run down on the five nominees for the documentary short subject category.

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iZombie: The Complete First Season DVD Review: An Enjoyable Take on the Zombie Narrative

A young medical resident’s perfect life is turned upside down when she becomes a zombie.

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Call Me Lucky Director Bobcat Goldthwait Talks about Barry Crimmins, the Loss of His Best Friend, and the State of Comedy Today

“This movie is just a weird combination of my love for Barry and the courageousness Barry has and the byproduct ended up being this thing that sometimes helps other people.” – Bobcat Goldthwait

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Alexander Skarsgard Talks About The Diary of a Teenage Girl

“It was just the most amazing atmosphere to creatively be in.” – Alexander Skarsgard

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LEGO Jurassic World PS4 Game Review: Captures the Fun of Both Franchise

Nothing prepares one for the first time you see Jeff Goldblum as a LEGO mini-fig.

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Heaven Adores You Blu-ray Review: As Personal as Elliot Smith’s Music

The friends and family of Elliot Smith create a beautifully intimate film about his life and music.

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Stray Cats: Live at Rockpalast Review: A Great Live Concert DVD

Two amazing Stray Cats concerts from 1981 and 1983 recorded live in Germany.

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The Book of Negroes DVD Review: Important Miniseries Adds New Perspective to North American History

How historical fiction can counter the dominant narrative of history.

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One Cut, One Life Movie Review: A Metaphor Only Goes So Far

A documentary that does not leave a lasting legacy for Ed Pincus.

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Cake Blu-ray Review: Learning to Live Again

A film about how grief stalls our lives and how we can learn to get unstuck.

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Director Jason Priestley on His Feature-film Debut, Cas & Dylan

“I fought for rehearsal time with these two and it brought such huge dividends.”

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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Movie Review: Visually Captivating

A simple man asking simple questions with complex answers that he cannot understand.

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The Wrecking Crew Movie Review: A Musical History and a Labor of Love

Denny Tedesco’s loving tribute to his father and the talented musicians who made up The Wrecking Crew.

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Remembering Bruce Sinofsky and How He Changed My Life

Bruce Sinofsky has passed away at 58, but the work he did for the West Memphis Three lives on.

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2015 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review

The run down on the five nominees for the documentary short subject category.

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A Will for the Woods DVD Review: A Documentary That Deserves to Be Seen

The story of Clark Wang and his journey to have a green burial.

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The Skeleton Twins Blu-ray Review: Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader Are Fantastic Centerpieces

Twins are reunited after ten years of estrangement and begin down a road that changes them both forever.

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The One I Love Blu-ray Review: Seeing is Believing

What we project onto our relationships can become a reality.

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Planes: Fire and Rescue Blu-ray Combo Review: Geared Toward Younger Kids

Planes: Fire & Rescue may be a spin-off from Cars but it lacks the Pixar magic.

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Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon Movie Review: An Amazing Documentary

The story of entertainment manager, Shep Gordon, who does business a little differently.

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LEGO Ninjago Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City, Season Three Part One DVD Review

Although this could be thought of as a series for boys, it is just as accessible to girls as well.

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Circle the Wagen DVD Review: Definitely Worth Watching

Two guys, one bus, and the road trip they never expected to take.

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Battling the Bear: Reflections on Robin Williams (1951-2014)

It is important to focus on Robin Williams’ life and the whole picture of who he was, not how he died.

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Previewing Epic Ink, A&E’s New Tattoo Series

A&E’s new show about Area 51 Tattoo and its artists who specialize in all things nerd, geek, and pop culture.

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GMO OMG Movie Review: Where is the H.O.P.E

Jeremy Seifert informs but also manipulates in this documentary.

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Sophia Grace & Rosie’s Royal Adventure DVD Review: A Cute, Fun, Family Film

The fun-loving duo who rose to fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show start in their first movie!

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Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection Review: Something Old, Barely Anything New

A repackaging of old DVDs complete with all the old material.

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Hell Baby (Unrated) DVD Review: Destined to Be a Cult Classic

From Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon comes the best horror movie spoof in a long time.

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Rifftrax Live!: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Review: An Odd Christmas Classic

The Rifftrax crew once again helps Santa Claus conquer the Martians

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New Girl: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: Another Great Season

It gave me a chance to laugh all over again at the jokes I found so funny the first time.

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Family Guy: Volume Eleven DVD Review: Okay, Not Spectacular

A new volume of episodes that has its hits and misses.

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My Father and the Man in Black Movie Review: Beautifully Moving

A reluctant son’s story about his father whose life was eclipsed by a legend.

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Robert Williams: Mr. Bitchin’ Movie Review: A Love Letter to the Man and His Work

A documentary about one of the greatest living artists today.

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American Courtesans Movie Review: More Case Study than Documentary

A documentary about the lives of American escorts.

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