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The Fantasia International Film Festival Will Be Celebrating Its 27th Edition From July 20 Through August 9, 2023

2023 Fantastia International Film Festival

By Chris Jones
WASHINGTON, IL – June 22, 2023

Located in the heart of beautiful Montreal, Fantasia is a cultural and professional destination point, and since its first edition, the festival’s ever-growing popularity has attracted the attention of the international film industry alongside a legion of attendees from across the world. Every facet of the filmmaking chain is increasingly represented with in-person delegates at the festival: directors, actors, producers, studio representatives, distributors, and festival programmers, who get to experience the legendarily enthusiastic, taste-making audience of Fantasia.

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Expanding Universe, Maturing Characters Keep Fans Guessing

Rosemary & Sage Turn Back Thyme

By Chris Jones
WASHINGTON, IL – June 18, 2023

This won’t be like my traditional reviews; the end of the third act hasn’t even been shot. I got a sneak peek at Director Jared Campbell’s newest entry into this cinematic universe crafted with heart. Campbell frames a narrative that irresistibly pulls viewers into its realm. The cast of these films has grown through each entry, and they continue to mature in their craft; even from the beginning, though, it was clear that this no-budget series more than made up for it where it counts. This seamless transformation and the depth of the narrative promise a genuine experience for all.

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Digital 6/7, on Demand 6/27, Blu-Ray and DVD 7/11 From Lionsgate

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Announcement

By Chris Jones
WASHINGTON, IL – May 30, 2023

In this long-awaited movie adaption of Judy Blume’s classic, groundbreaking novel, eleven-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates). A timeless coming-of-age story, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret sparkles with insightful humor while candidly exploring life’s biggest questions.

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