On the one hand, dazzling production values as well as razzle-dazzle scenes and kinetically charged fighting scenes; on the other, KNOW MERCY can be confounding. It is not rated by the MPAA, and, so, it’s not rated by this reviewer, who believes the cinematography and visuals result in arousing and captivating moments. – Review by Gregg W. Morris
John Henry Ramirez Deathbed Post Mortem Eulogy. All right, let’s see. Y’all can still hear me right? Y’all can still hear me? All right. If y’all are seeing this, then obviously the State of Texas has murdered me. I’m sorry that y’all had to go through that. Thank you for everything. It’s been rough, but it’s been good having y’all with me, all y’all that stuck with me. – Excerpts of John Henry Ramirez’s eulogy about his execution. Article, review by Gregg W. Morris
SUNRAY: FALLEN SOLDIER – juggling multiple themes, sub-themes, plot twists and twists & turns, flipping and flopping – swaggers and shimmies like the mother of all revenge movies on steroids. – By Gregg W. Morris, Reviewer, Editor, the WORD
This reviewer decided not to rate this film other than say it’s the kind of movie he would only watch once – and with no regrets. Article review by Gregg W. Morris
During this short film beaut, audiences may overlook or even forget the things they’ve come to expect in regular feature films but those missing ingredients enhance this superb short, things such as a small cast, minimalist dialogue for much of the film and the fact that the film short isn’t in the preferred widescreen format. – Review by Gregg W. Morris
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, and in more than 200 territories worldwide. A red carpet show will air live at 6:30 p.j. ET/3:30 p.m.,PT, and ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. – Gregg W. Morris, Editor
Doesn’t matter whether potential members of audiences support or don’t support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Or want or don’t want him convicted of the crimes he’s been indicted for. This is a must-see, ever there was one. Consider the film teaser as a tip of the iceberg. – By Gregg W. Morris
Opening Night Feature Peas And Carrots WORLD Premiere I USA, 2024, 96 min. DIRECTOR: Evan Oppenheimer Joey Wethersby is a typical 16-year-old New York girl — if your typical New Yorker had parents who were in a one-hit wonder band…
Cited by Moviemaker Magazine as one of the 2024 “Coolest Film Festivals” in the world, Dances With Films’ rapid growth in New York City along with its current place as L.A.’s top film festival for platforming truly independent filmmaking, makes DWF the only film festival organization offering “discovery” titles in major film festival events in both of those cities.
Showcasing brand new work by filmmakers on both coasts, most of which have yet to be seen or picked up for distribution has become a hallmark for Dances With Films’ Founders and Directors Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent. – Article by Gregg W. Morris
Acting? 4 stars over all. Special Effects? 4 stars, sometimes 4.5. Fight scenes (a lot of those)? As good as any in recent memory. Production values? Audiences will get their money’s worth. – By Gregg W. Morris