Category: Writing

Capsule Review – Ashe Collins on DeepStar Six (1989)

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…


#CSSC4: Week One Preview – When Science Screams

Welcome to June. Welcome to the Fourth Annual Cinefessions Summer Screams Challenge, better known as #CSSC4 on Twitter. Since 2012, CSSC participants have watched over 1,570 films alone in the month of June, an average of about 525 films each year. Where will this year take us now that we have shifted the focus back…


Instant Cinefessions: Issue 18 – [REC] the Basterds

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…


The AniMAYtion Challege – Ashe Collins on The Secret of NIMH (1982)

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. Today, Ashe Collins selects The Secret of NIMH from 1982. Title: The Secret of NIMH (1982) Director: Don Bluth…


The AniMAYtion Challenge – Ashe Collins on Rock & Rule (1983)

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. Today, Ashe Collins selects Rock & Rule from 1983. Title: Rock & Rule (1983)Director:  Clive A. SmithRuntime: 77 minutes — Rock & Rule was…


Instant Cinefessions: Issue 17 – Bill Nye’s Joy Ride

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…


Instant Cinefessions: Issue 16 – The Fruitvale Flu

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…