"No more blue tomorrows" – MovieJawn remembers David Lynch
As a way of tribute, we at MovieJawn offer our own creativity as a memorial to this beautiful dreamer.
Read MoreCARVED is a charming teen scream slasher that doesn’t exceed expectations
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
What would you do if the pumpkin carving contest you’d intended to participate in ended up being a contest in which you were being carved by a pumpkin? Well, I suspect you’d die.
STUDIO ONE FOREVER preserves the history of one of West Hollywood’s most revered gay discos
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Studio One Forever provides an in-depth and heartwarming tribute to the place where many young gay men found community in the ‘70s and ‘80s, preserving a piece of LGBTQ+ history during a time of renewed fervor to destroy it here in America.
VOICE OF SHADOWS is a competent horror film that contains all the pieces of a scary story...if only it were scary
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Voice of Shadows was fun to watch and well made, but there’s just not a lot of meat on these bones.
OFF RAMP is an endearing juggalo buddy comedy that should have stayed on more proven roads
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
All in all, whether you’re a juggalo, merely a juffalo poser in your shiny new ICP gear, or totally outside the scene altogether, there’s something for you in Off Ramp.
NIGHTWATCH: DEMONS ARE FOREVER is stuck in the past
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
If you’re into gruesome thrillers, the original film is worth a revival, but, if I were you, I’d leave the sequel locked in the morgue.
CAROL DODA TOPLESS AT THE CONDOR reveals the face of swingin' 60s San Francisco
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
An artful mix of personal biopic, social commentary, and urban history, Carol Doda Topless at the Condor has a lot to say–and if you’re a sucker for vintage photos and footage of major American cities like I am, you’re going to love watching this doc.
DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS is a horror comedy about following your dreams while accidentally killing your neighbors
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
I had a good time watching Destroy All Neighbors, I laughed a bunch, and I even covered my eyes at a few of the gnarly, gore bits. And if that isn’t a horror comedy accomplishing its goals, then what is?
THE JESSICA CABIN is a tender queer comedy about life after death
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
I could spend all day with the deadpan delivery of Riley Rose Critchlow as the genderqueer spirit Taylor and the frankly hilarious expressions from director/writer Daniel Montgomery’s gay ghost Jackson.
LIVING FOR THE DEAD will have you sliving in your best ghost drag this Hallo-kween
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Living for the Dead, the new queer Hulu reality ghost hunting show, from the creators of Queer Eye and executive producer Kristen Stewart, feels like it was made specifically for the audience of me—in both a good way and a not-so-good way.
THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER is a lackluster horror sequel that ignores what made the original so scary.
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Ultimately, The Exorcist: Believer felt like a money grab focused on the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest horror movies ever made.
CATS OF MALTA is a love letter to the streetsmart strays of Malta that lacks scope and insight
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Cats of Malta is an endearing love letter to the streetsmart stray cats that inhabit the urban streets of Malta and the people who dedicate their time to looking after them.
LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND is a charming sci-fi tale about why we watch love stories
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Landscape with Invisible Hand is a charming sci-fi comedy drama about the inextricable tie between art and humanity.
THE FLOOD dips into a pool filled with bad guys, lo-fi CGI, and lots of gators
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
The Flood is high on fun and exciting alligator attacks, low on quality acting and dialogue–but that’s not necessarily to its detriment, it sort of adds to the fun of watching. T
THE LAST AUTUMN reflects on the quiet experience and everyday humor of sheep farming
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
The Last Autumn presents a quiet reflection of a quiet life, replete with the gentle humanity of everyday situations, the enjoyment found in good, hard work, and the fear and sadness for a way of life that feels like it’s slowly becoming obsolete.
WOOLFWOMEN offers thrills and scattered insights into a crew of downhill skateboarders
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
WoolfWomen is an enjoyable watch, with some truly breathtaking scenes.
BEAUTIFUL BEINGS is a brutal and delicate story navigating teenage relationships
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Beautiful Beings is a delicate and brutal Icelandic film about the deep, spiritual connection a boy can have with his friends as a teenager, and the complicated relationships that must be navigated as he grows.
RENFIELD is a spirited B-movie with a AAA budget
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
As an ardent supporter of B-grade schlock and gore, I really enjoyed watching Renfield, even if the constant action sequences sometimes sucked the life out of the movie.
THE CREEPING is a solid entry into the cinema of demonic possession
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Ultimately, while The Creeping stays in the shallow end of the pool, afraid to splash out on its own, I found the film enjoyable, effectively scary, and well-rounded in all ways.
WOLF GARDEN is an indie werewolf flick that lacks bite
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Wolf Garden is a decent indie burner that asks how far someone would go to keep a promise to a loved one.