Red Stewart reviews the seventh episode of Black Lightning… This week’s episode of Black Lightning, if not being an entirely good entry, was at least proof that the writers are slowly correcting their past mistakes. I say slowly because the beginning, and to an extent the middle part as well, suffered from the past problems this […]
Exclusive Interview – Irreplaceable You composer Lesley Barber talks composing, orchestra vs. synths, and Little Bear
Red Stewart chats with composer Lesley Barber… Lesley Barber is a Canadian composer who has been writing music for the film and television industry since the mid-90s. She is best known for her work on feature moves like Mansfield Park and Manchester by the Sea. Her latest pieces are for the documentary A Better Man, the Netflix […]
Waco Episode 6 Review – ‘Day 51’
Red Stewart reviews the final episode of Waco… When I was done watching the Waco finale, I looked at my notes and saw something surprising: I had only written down four things. Typically when reviewing a television show or movie, critics will have pages worth of notes to go through when constructing their final published assessment. When […]
Black Lightning Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder’
Red Stewart reviews the sixth episode of Black Lightning… Black Lightning was unique in that it was only non-Marvel superhero show that I awarded consecutive high scores to the first two episodes. It really seemed like a series that was going to be different from the typical superhero slate, and with a 13-episode count as opposed […]
Exclusive Interview – Composers Tom Hodge and Franz Kirmann on scoring McMafia
Red Stewart chats with composers Tom Hodge and Franz Kirmann about McMafia… Tom Hodge and Franz Kirmann are composers who have been working in the film and television industry since the early-2000s, primarily writing scores for film shorts. Their latest project, however, is the upcoming British crime drama miniseries McMafia, set to air on AMC on […]
Waco Episode 5 Review – ‘Stalling for Time’
Red Stewart reviews the fifth episode of Waco… “History’s not going to be on your side with this one Mitch.” “I’ll take the other side of that bet.” So ends a conversation between FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and tactical agent Mitch Decker, one of many that the two have along with Waco Siege head Tony […]
Exclusive Interview – Filmmakers Matthew and Jordan Toronto talk Face 2 Face and the impact of social media
Red Stewart chats with Face 2 Face creators Matthew and Jordan Toronto… Matthew Toronto is an American filmmaker who has been working on independent movies since the mid-2000s. He made his directorial debut with the short subject Even Felons Fall in 2009, which he also produced. His first feature film was The Pact in 2011, which he co-wrote […]
Waco Episode 4 Review – ‘Of Milk and Men’
Red Stewart reviews the fourth episode of Waco… One of the most interesting parts of the fourth episode of Waco involves a broadcast by a conservative radio host. In it, he talks to a preacher about the definition of a cult and whether or not Koresh and the Branch Davidians classify as such. The preacher points out […]
Black Lightning Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light’
Red Stewart reviews the fifth episode of Black Lightning… One criticism directed at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Netflix shows is that the 13-episode seasons are too long. Audiences feel that it results in the plot unnecessarily dragging out, or, in the worst case scenario, filler. For example, many people have noted that the first half of Luke Cage‘s debut […]
DVD Review – Homesick (2015)
Homesick, 2015. Directed and written by Jakob M. Erwa. Starring Esther Maria Pietsch, Matthias Lier, and Tatja Seibt. SYNOPSIS: Ambitious cello student Jessica receives the invitation to an international contest. A great opportunity – but at the same time enormous pressure. Stress begins to gnaw on Jessica’s everyday life and soon reality and imagination blur. It’s […]
