Finding the truth in filmmaking... Few films this year have generated the kind of quiet anticipation surrounding Burt (2026), the latest feature from filmmaker Joe Burk. Blending intimate character work with a striking visual style, the film explores memory, identity, and the fragile ways people hold onto the past. Since its premiere, Burt has sparked conversations for its emotional honesty, understated performances, and Burk’s confident direction — further cementing him as a

New York City...Open 24 Hours. I had the pleasure of discussing Abel Ferrara's FEAR CITY (1984) with Craig MacNeil over on his podcast, Craig & Friends. Check out the episode - we had a lot of fun. You can read my essay on the film on 101 Films' LE Blu-ray release . You can listen to the episode via iTunes , Spotify and other platforms. Follow Martyn via Instagram. @craigandfriendspod

Fear in the Familiar… With Hallow Road , writer-director Babak Anvari once again proves his mastery of psychological tension and genre-blending storytelling. From William Gillies’ first feature script, Anvari crafts a claustrophobic thriller that unfolds almost entirely within the confines of a car on a dark, winding road — a setting that not only becomes a familiar physical space but, ultimately, a psychological trap. The film, starring Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, play