Grief is an emotion most of us have experienced and many films create the feeling of grief using different techniques with sound, lighting, and script. Few films focus on grief, and even...
Everyone is hot about AI these days. Companies around the world are developing AI engines to, some say, make life easier.
In Mercy, the near-future city of Los Angeles has decided that crime...
The early science fiction films of the 50s and early 60s had a distinct look. The stories were often bad aliens vs humans on Earth or, occasionally, humans out in space. The...
The civil war in Syria lasted thirteen years. It was bloody and heavily damaged the country, but of more importance was what it did to its citizens. I Was a Stranger tells...
This new film from director and co-writer Josh Safdie is a perfect blend of his lush cinematic storytelling style and his love and ability to portray gritty, underbelly realities, as seen in...
South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals unveiled today an additional wave of stellar programming for the upcoming 33rd edition of the Film & TV Festival, spanning March 12–18, 2026.
The 54 additional...
DIFF has announced plans for the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival as the Oscar® Qualifying Festival celebrates its 20th edition. The announcement was made by DIFF CEO Beth Wilbins and DIFF Artistic Director James Faust.
The...
Dances With Films – the Indie Film Festival that eschews ‘Marquee Names’ for Indie Talent announced its Audience and Industry Choice Award winners during yesterday’s breakfast awards event at The Stand (116...
The early science fiction films of the 50s and early 60s had a distinct look. The stories were often bad aliens vs humans on Earth or, occasionally, humans out in space. The...
Filmmakers Julia Aks and Steve Pinder spoke with our Gadi Elkon about their Oscar shortlisted short film, JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA.
England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia...
Writers and Directors Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh spoke with our Gadi Elkon about their Oscar shortlisted Best Live Action Short film, TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA.
This 36-minute short film examines themes of...
TAKERS By Gary Murray Starring Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillon Directed by John Luessenhop Written by Peter Allen & Avery Duff and Gabriel Cassues & John Luessenhop Running time 107...
THE LAST EXORCISM By Gary Murray Starring Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell, Louis Herthum and Iris Bahr Directed by Daniel Stamm Written by Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland Running time 87 min MPAA...
This is the first entry in my “Doc’s Notes” section of this site. Periodically I will write about the places and people in my life as I work as a reviewer, photographer, and...
LOTTERY TICKET by Gary Murray Starring Bow Wow, Ice Cube, Brandon T. Jackson, Loretta Devine and Naturi Naughton Written by Abdul Williams and Erik White Directed by Erik White MPAA Rating PG-13...
THE SWITCH
By Gary Murray
Starring Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Jeff Goldblum, Patrick Wilson and Juliette Lewis
Written by Allen Loeb
Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck
Running time 104 min
MPAA Rating PG-13
Selig Film Rating Cable
I...
SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD By Gary Murray Starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Alison Pill, Anna Kendrick and Ellen Wong Written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright Directed by Edgar Wright...
THE EXPENDABLES By Gary Murray Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren. Eric Roberts and Jet Li Written by Sylvester Stallone and Dave Callaham Directed by Sylvester Stallone...
THE OTHER GUYS By Gary Murray Starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg Written by Adam McKay and Chris Henchy Directed by Adam McKay Running time 107 MPAA Rating PG-13 Selig Film Rating...
