When viewers think of films like From Dusk Till Dawn or the more recent Sinners, the draw of the horror Western genre is undeniable. There’s something that just fits—the lawless West, the isolation and barren landscapes, the constant danger that may be of this world or may… not. The blending inherent to the horror Western … Continue reading “A Town Called Purgatory”: Review & Interview Featuring Writer and Actor Dan DeLuca
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“Phantoms”: Bizarre, Eerie, and Everything in Between
Review by Tori Bissonette
“Alejandro’s Lie”: A Tale of Romance and Revolution
Bob Van Laerhoven's thrilling novel, Alejandro's Lie, is an intriguing read that takes place in the fictional South American country of Terreno during the 1980s—or, at least a version of the 1980s just slightly removed from the history many of us know. Laerhoven's fictional setting and somewhat alternative history creates a surreal atmosphere for his … Continue reading “Alejandro’s Lie”: A Tale of Romance and Revolution
“The Last Conception”: Humor, Heritage, and Heart
The Last Conception (2020), directed by Gabriela Ledesma and based off of the novel of the same title by Gabriel Constans, follows the journey of Savarna, a lesbian Indian-American woman, as she tries to navigate her romantic relationship with graduate student Charley while her family pressures her for the sake of continuing the family bloodline. … Continue reading “The Last Conception”: Humor, Heritage, and Heart
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