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There are documentaries that simply tell you about a person, and then there are documentaries that make you want to learn more about them long after the credits roll. The Messenger of Joy, directed by Alexander Kwanje, firmly falls into the latter category. This engaging and beautifully crafted documentary explores the life and work of Nasser Ovissi, one of the most ...

Over the years, director Stacey Stone and producer Diane Mellen have become familiar names here at Screen Critix. Since first appearing on our pages more than a decade ago, the pair have consistently produced documentaries and short films that do far more than simply present information. Their work often challenges audiences to reflect on society, humanity, and the direction ...

There is something wonderfully comforting about a good horror comedy. When done right, it can make you laugh one minute, cringe the next, and somehow leave you rooting for characters even as portals to other dimensions begin opening in their living room. Weekend at the End of the World is one of those rare independent genre films that understands exactly what it want...

The idea of people being hunted for sport has been a staple of thrillers for decades. From The Most Dangerous Game to Hard Target, Surviving the Game and more recently Ready or Not, filmmakers have repeatedly returned to the concept because, when handled well, it creates instant tension. Danny Patrick’s Hunting Party takes that fam...

British independent cinema has always had a strong relationship with gritty crime stories, underground culture, and hard men settling differences with their fists. Cage Rage attempts to blend all three with the world of mixed martial arts, following one fighter’s turbulent journey through violence, heartbreak, ambition, and self destruction.

Directed by Cha...