Jacob Calta examines a documentary surrounding a Southern theme park, a story told in an engaging debut from Jake Williams of “Bright Sun Films” fame.
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Staff Picks: The Grand George A. Romero
The staff of A Fistful of Film celebrate the work of the great George A. Romero in anticipation of the premiere of his 1973 horror “The Amusement Park.”
Quality Candor Presents: Rock & Rule (1983)
Writer Jacob Calta returns with his video review series to cover an animated cult classic from the Great White North.
In Search of Darkness Part II (2020): They Came Back to Finish What You’ll Never Forget…
Writer Jacob Calta enthusiastically examines the 2020 sequel to the epic horror doc “In Search of Darkness.”
Quality Candor Presents: Messiah of Evil (1973)
I am proud to announce an official partnership between my video review channel, Quality Candor, and A Fistful of Film. On a (school-willing) biweekly basis, new reviews will be posted here as they appear on YouTube. In today’s installment, I give my humble assessment of a cool slice of 70s horror found in Willard HuyckContinue reading “Quality Candor Presents: Messiah of Evil (1973)”
Staff Picks: The Best of 2020
Writers David Alkhed, Amos Lamb, and Saoirse Selway put their heads together to come up with the 10 best films of 2020.
The Offbeat Marquee Presents: Double Bill Delights #2
Once again, writer Jacob Calta explores the teenaged exploits of American International Pictures, with one of their fun double bills.
The Offbeat Marquee Presents: Double Bill Delights #1
Writer Jacob Calta returns with a new column format, and with a most unorthodox pair of films to kick off the proceedings.
SIGHT & SOUND: The Cinema of Walter Murch, A Master On His Craft
Writer Jacob Calta takes a look at a most intriguing documentary
The Offbeat Marquee #7: Dig This Mack!
Writer Jacob Calta shakes, rattles, and rocks his way back around the clock to explore the teen films of American International Pictures.