horror
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In conversation with Shrike and Thorn Productions: how a passion for creativity fosters community
Macedonia Alexis and Evan Sims were raised with stories. Growing up with access to all kinds of media, storytelling was infused into the very marrow of their existence. “We both watched the classic Pixar and DreamWorks movies growing up. Emperor’s New Groove definitely played a part in forming our sense of humor,” Sims explained, “I…
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In conversation with Chris Messineo: bringing ‘The Strange Dark’ to light
Before movies ever felt like a career path, they felt like a kind of magic for Chris Messineo. Growing up, Messineo believed the people who made films lived somewhere far away on the West Coast, in a world that felt unreachable. It wasn’t until his twenties, as independent film began flourishing outside of Hollywood, that…
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REVIEW – L.L. Madrid’s ‘My Lips, Her Voice’
“Memory is a bitch that haunts like no ghost can.” L.L. Madrid doesn’t hide from hard feelings in her debut novel My Lips, Her Voice. The story follows Audrey, a teenager grieving the recent loss of her cousin Mara, in a small town haunted by its own past. Audrey reunites with Mara’s spirit in a…
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In conversation with Emili Weintraub: from crime docs to cult classics
Emili Weintraub didn’t set out to become a filmmaker; she pivoted from a degree in criminology to a master’s in film directing, bringing her bold aesthetics, unique voice, and artistic acumen to film sets in Staten Island. “Honestly, I had no idea what I wanted to do,” she admits. While her love of crime documentaries…
