Tag Archives: Shout Studios

Movies Till Dawn: More Little Stabs at Happiness

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Paul Gaita

“Language Lessons” (2021, Shout! Studios) Effective and affecting two-hander from director/co-writer Natalie Morales and co-writer/producer Mark Duplass, who play a Spanish teacher and her somewhat reluctant student, respectively. The entire arc of their relationship transpires over Zoom calls (Morales’ Carino … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: The World is a Monster (Halloween 2020, Part 1)

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Paul Gaita

“Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1” (Showtime/Paramount/CBS, 2020) Detectives in Los Angeles circa 1938 discover that a malevolent supernatural entity from Mexican folklore may be responsible for not only a grisly murder, but also rising social and political unrest … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Women of Substance

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Paul Gaita

“Unraveling Athena: The Champions of Women’s Tennis” (2019, Shout! Studios) For some viewers, director Francis Amat‘s documentary may be an introduction to many of its subjects, despite the fact that they are among the world’s best women’s tennis players. That … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Things Are Scary All Over

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Paul Gaita

“The Hunt” (2020, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) Conservatives – a mixed bag of middle America types, conspiracy nuts and one tough vet, played by Betty Gilpin – are hunted for sport by an elite cadre of wealthy liberals before turning … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: The Normal New

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Paul Gaita

“Slay the Dragon” (2019, Magnolia Home Entertainment) The current national/global climate may have exhausted your personal bandwith for social and political anxiety, but if able, you should consider this documentary on the insidous practice and impact of gerrymandering, or reshaping … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: New and Notable

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Paul Gaita

“Ready or Not” (2019, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) In order to marry her wealthy fiancé, Samara Weaving must participate in his family’s tradition of forcing brides-to-be to survive a night in their Old Dark House while the intended in-laws, … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: House of (Mostly) New Movies

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Paul Gaita

“Justice League vs. the Fatal Five” (2019, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment) Metropolis and Gotham City play host to the title card match between Justice Leaguers Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – with assist from a reluctant new Green Lantern and … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Hired, Wired and Inspired Edition

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Paul Gaita

“First Reformed” (2017, Lionsgate) Locked into an emotional and spiritual spiral by the loss of parishioners, the death of his son and declining health, a small-town Protestant minister (Ethan Hawke) finds something like purpose in the apocalyptic visions of a … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: “Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town”

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Paul Gaita

“Izzy” isn’t on DVD/Blu-ray yet – it premiered to acclaim at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival and opens in theaters courtesy of Shout Factory on June 22 – but it deserves your time away from home all the same, … Continue reading →

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