Month: May 2015

Fourth Annual Cinefessions Summer Screams Challenge (#CSSC4)

The Fourth Annual Cinefessions Summer Screams Challenge Back in 2012 I had this bright idea to start a movie competition on Cinefessions. I admittedly borrowed the idea from people who were much smarter than myself, but did my best to turn it into something unique to my interests, and, thus, the first ever Cinefessions Summer Screams…


Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on The Central Park Five (2012)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…


Graphic in 60 Seconds – Batman: The Long Halloween (S1.E2)

Welcome to episode two of Graphic in 60 Seconds, a podcast dedicated to short and sweet graphic novel reviews in about one minute. Season one of Graphic in 60 Seconds will cover twenty different Batman graphic novels, in chronological order, starting with Year One, and ending with The Dark Knight Strikes Again. I will be covering the…


Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on Dear Zachary (2008)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…


The AniMAYtion Challenge – Branden Chowen on Akira (1988)

Welcome to The AniMAYtion Challenge, where Ashe and Branden review one animated film every weekend throughout the month of May. Each film was chosen in draft style, with Ashe recieving the first pick of round one. With the fourth pick of the 2015 AniMAYtion Challenge, Branden Chowen selects Akira from 1988. Title: Akira (1988) Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo Runtime: 124…


The AniMAYtion Challenge – Ashe Collins on Heavy Metal (1981)

Welcome to The AniMAYtion Challenge, where Ashe and Branden review one animated film every weekend throughout the month of May. Each film was chosen in draft style, with Ashe recieving the first pick of round one. With the third pick of the 2015 AniMAYtion Challenge, Ashe Collins selects Heavy Metal from 1981. Title: Heavy Metal (1981) Director: Gerald…


Instant Cinefessions: Issue 15 – Big Trouble in The Animatrix

Most of the movies and TV series I watch come from my Netflix Instant Queue. It has been my go to for over five years now. I like to use it to find hidden gems, but not everyone wants to commit two hours of their free time to a decent looking movie poster. I’ve watched…