Vasi & Phani Reviews

  Director: JT Mollner Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr., Barbara Hershey Producers: Bill Block, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Giovanni Ribisi, Chris Ivan Cevic Music Director: Craig DeLeon Cinematography: Giovanni Ribisi Editing: Christopher Bell Genre: Thriller, Serial Killer, Romance Language: English Runtime: 96 minutes Release Date: 2023-09-25 (Fantastic Fest) OTT Release: TBD Plot: Strange Darling follows a woman known as the Lady (Willa Fitzgerald), on the run from a serial killer called the Demon (Kyle Gallner). With a narrative split into six nonlinear chapters, it takes the audience on a journey of fear, twisted love, and suspense. Performances: Willa Fitzgerald as the Lady: Fitzgerald delivers a captivating performance, showcasing both emotional depth and physical endurance as her character fights for survival. Kyle Gallner as the Demon: Gallner shines with his versatile portrayal, effortlessly shifting between being a menacing killer and a strange

Director: Chris Sanders Starring: Lupita Nyong’o as Roz Pedro Pascal as Fink Catherine O’Hara as Pinktail Bill Nighy as Longneck Kit Connor as Brightbill Stephanie Hsu as Vontra Producers: Jeff Hermann Production House: DreamWorks Animation Music Director: Kris Bowers Cinematography: Chris Stover Editor: Mary Blee Language: English Genre: Animated Adventure, Family Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes Release Date: September 27, 2024 Plot: The Wild Robot follows Roz, a ROZZUM unit 7134, who becomes stranded on a deserted island. As Roz learns to navigate her new environment, she builds meaningful relationships with the animals and becomes the adoptive parent to an orphaned gosling. The movie explores themes of survival, self-discovery, and the intersection of technology and nature. Performances: Although this is an animated film, the voice performances are exceptional. Lupita Nyong’o, as Roz, brings a heartwarming depth to the robot, while Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, and Bill Nigh