Cinema Sentries

It’s hard to fault a movie that wears its sincerity on its sleeve the way that Blinded by the Light does.

It might not be the best movie ever made, but for two female filmmakers with no crew on set, it satisfies the audience with quirky humor and a knowing sense of completion.

Following the story of Luis Buñuel’s compelling 1933 documentary, this animated feature combines surrealism and a real story that is sure to satisfy international audiences.

Though the script is uneven and the jokes often don’t land, Robert Tinnell’s film bursts with the kind of familial love and joy expected from a Christmas movie.

The incredible story of a man that changed hockey, and continues to radiate positivity for friends, family, strangers, and the youth of North America.

The film is a difficult watch, disturbing its audience with a hurting lead character and a very real crisis.

It might be gorgeous, but it’s uneven, confusing, and swings for the fences a bit too often.

“If Rotterdam said no, probably no one would be watching this film.” – Rob Grant

Louie Schwartzberg’s “Fantastic Fungi” is a fascinating, story-driven documentary that makes you believe in the power of these mighty organisms.

The score of the cult classic Blade from 1998 is getting its first LP release, and what a beautiful vinyl it is.

Filled with blood and betrayal, Harpoon is sometimes tough to swallow, but easy to love.

The norteño supergroup pays homage to Johnny Cash and to Latinos everywhere through heartfelt time spent at this California prison.

It makes a very convincing argument that those pesky rumors of rock’s imminent demise have been greatly exaggerated. Tell Tchaikovsky the news, indeed.

Dying over and over shouldn’t be fun, but Koko-di Koko-da sure is a creepy joyride.

“So this is kinda becoming an annual thing, huh?” – Supergirl

If this is an audition for a Batwoman series, then I’d say, “bring it on”. – Shawn Bourdo

While the large overarching plot was only touched upon at the beginning and end of the episode, it came across as a self-contained story that just loosely connected the shows over the next three nights. – Todd Karella

Joyless, uninspired, and grossly misappropriated, these sad-ass non-superheroic superhero interpretations need to stop.

Three Sentries will be having three different Saturdays.

See you in San Diego at the following panels.

These are the panels we are most interested in attending.

Did yours get mentioned?

Three different fellas have a say in what was and wasn’t cool this week.

I couldn’t hook into the movie, despite all it had going for it.

A trio of Sentries team up to present their reaction to this special episode.

Stephen King’s underrated horror masterpiece gets an insightful documentary honoring its history.

Even if they don’t quite stick the landing, the Ramsay Brothers establish themselves as a duo to watch out for.

Bob was a true believer in the cinema, so to receive this award in his name means a great deal to me.” – Martin Scorsese

“I wanted to reflect the lives and social problems that I’m seeing, both personally and in my community.” – Brian Crano

Brian Crano’s film takes the romantic drama in a new direction with some unique characters, but often feels unbalanced in its approach.

Although an imperfect film, I, Tonya celebrates the imperfections of its leading lady with surprising emotional resonance.

Reminiscent of a million things but totally unique – I’ve never seen anything quite like it!

Transcending tropes of the genre, Call Me by Your Name is a wondrous feat in expressing emotions often left unspoken.

Dean talks about researching her complex subject and Lamarr’s renewed place in history. 

Alexandra Dean’s documentary tends to follow a familiar path but does a fantastic job of reexamining an underrated talent.

It’s a lot of fun, and sometimes that’s all you want, or need, from a movie.

An emotionally sensitive look at intimacy and identity.

Though not nearly as unnerving as its predecessor, Creep 2 carves new avenues in its look into the mind of a polite serial killer.

It seems the idea behind the making of The Zodiac Killer all along was to actually catch him.

A show with countless plot holes, farfetched storylines, and unrealistic wardrobes – PLL worked, and worked well.

Gillian Robespierre’s follow-up to Obvious Child.

One of the year’s best movies looks to get a new audience on a wonderful Blu-ray.

If you are still there Sunday, this is where you might find us.

And just like that it’s the end of Saturday and the Con starts to wind down.

The past adventures of Donald Duck come alive again!

Now that’s a Good Friday.

The 1993 & 1997 reunion tour concerts showcase an ELP trying to pick up the pieces following more than a decade in the wilderness.

New Library of American Comics collection of World War II era daily newspaper Superman comic strips shows why the the superhero stayed on the home front instead of the battlefield.

The story of tortured artist Richard Hambleton is short of depth but long on intrigue.