In the world of independent movies and film festival submissions, there can be a moment of exhaustion when you get a copy of a movie you have not only never heard of before but don’t have much to go on based on its description on the back cover, even when you see a smaller movie […]
Author: Jason Whyte
MONSTER HUNTER – It’s a Milla Spectacle!
MONSTER HUNTER, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson (known for the first RESIDENT EVIL movie) is a film adaptation of a long-running Capcom video game series. I have only a passing familiarity with the games, so I can’t speak to any Easter eggs, or backstory, that more experienced players might notice. The story establishes that […]
Facebook & Twitter Contest – Win DEATH OF A LADIES’ MAN on Apple TV from Mongrel Media!
It’s another Get Reel Giveaway and we are extending our contests over to Twitter! Our friend at Mongrel Media have sent over a few links for the upcoming DEATH OF A LADIES’ MAN starring Gabriel Byrne. To enter, pop on over to our Facebook or RT us on Twitter to win! ABOUT: Inspired by the […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – DON’T PEEK director Julian Terry
While playing a video game, a young woman comes across a creepy character who wants to be let out. Premiering in the Midnight Shorts section, we speak with filmmaker Julian Terry from DON’T PEEK. How did you first hear about SxSW and wishing to send DON’T PEEK into the festival? My girlfriend, co-producer and star […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – SIGNIFICANT OTHER director Quinn George
A couple struggles to see eye to eye when a mysterious red orb appears in their new home. Having its Texas Premiere in the Midnight Shorts section, we spoke with filmmaker Quinn George on SIGNIFICANT OTHER. How did you first hear about SxSW and wishing to send your project into the festival? Honestly, I can’t […]
Facebook Contests For The March 5th Weekend: Win copies of CROCK OF GOLD, IP MAN & JUMP, DARLING!
It is one of our biggest months EVER at Get Reel Movies! You may have noticed we have been busy as of late with new writers added to the team and new content streams! But hey, you like winning things, right? We also love giving back to our fans and we have wonderful partnerships with […]
RAYA & THE LAST DRAGON Review – Get Your Tuk-Tuks Out
I have always felt that these days, Disney-Slash-Pixar titles seem to get all of the attention in the animation game. Which in a way is alright (SOUL, the latest Pixar movie, was my #1 movie of 2020) but there is another aspect to Disney that gets overlooked these days is its Walt Disney Animation Studios department […]
MAX CLOUD Blu Ray Review – Scott Adkins & Side-Scrollers
It’s always great when a movie I have never heard of suddenly arrives on my doorstep, and the fun looking MAX CLOUD featuring the terrific action star Scott Adkins on the cover. Adkins is quite an overlooked action star with many smaller budget movies to his name Part of a trilogy featuring the title character […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – SALES PER HOUR director Michelle Uranowitz
A young woman faces a moral dilemma when she witnesses a sexual encounter in a dressing room at the clothing store where she works. We speak with filmmaker Michelle Uranowitz, whose SALES PER HOUR is having its World Premiere at SxSW 2021 Online in the Narrative Shorts Competition. Tell me about SALES PER HOUR and […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – RUN THAT SHIT! Director Tristan Kim
A Satanic cult lures a no-name rapper into stealing an enchanted chamber pot from his estranged friend and now superstar rapper, Big Tobacco. RUN THAT SHIT! Is having its Texas Premiere in the Midnight Shorts section, and we spoke to director Tristan Kim about the short. Is this your first SxSW experience? This is my […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – THE OTHER MORGAN director Alison Rich
When a dopey young exterminator discovers there’s another version of her out in the world, she begins to question her life choices. Having its Texas Premiere in the Narrative Shorts Competition, we talk with THE OTHER MORGAN director Alison Rich. Is this your first SxSW experience? It is! I am so thrilled. SXSW always seems […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – A TALE BEST FORGOTTEN director Tomas Stark
In a house by a river that lamented as it ran, lived a father, and his daughter, and the dog-headed man… A murder ballad. Having it’s North American Premiere in the Midnight Shorts section, we spoke to filmmaker Tomas Stark on A TALE BEST FORGOTTEN. How did you first hear about SxSW and wishing to […]
Facebook Contest – Win a copy of NOTTURNO from Elevation Pictures!
We never stop with the Get Reel Giveaways! Our friends at Elevation Pictures and Taro PR have sent over some contest copies for the new documentary NOTTURNO; Gianfranco Rosi’s new documentary is an immersive portrait of those trying to survive in the war-torn Middle East. An official selection of TIFF, NOTTURNO is NOW available for […]
SxSW 2021 Interview – MARVIN’S NEVER HAD COFFEE BEFORE director Andrew Carter
Marvin Wexler tries coffee for the first time and desperately tries to talk about it with anyone who will listen. We spoke with filmmaker Andrew Carter where MARVIN’S NEVER HAD COFFEE will be premiering as part of the Narrative Shorts Competition. You are back! Tell me about your previous experience here at SxSW and what […]
Facebook Contest – Win STRAY on Apple TV from Mongrel Media!
It’s another Get Reel Giveaway and this time for STRAY, a movie that is beloved by the GRM team! We saw this at last year’s Whistler Film Festival and you can read more about it HERE. Head on over to our Facebook Page to enter! Contest runs now until March 5th. ABOUT: This beautiful film […]