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Brooklyn Film Festival 2026: Blood And Guts

John Stark

So if the phrase is No Guts No Glory, does that mean those who revel in guts have a ton of glory? If so, The Adams Family is overflowing with glory, as their homespun family horror films have found a space within a community of horror fans committed to finding and uncovering the ickiest, scariest, and often, simply films still using practical effects laden films they can find. The Adams Family has produced a number of these, with their fan following only growing, and their presence in the industry attracting more attention. Their last film, Mother Of Flies, hit Shudder … Continue reading Brooklyn Film Festival 2026: Blood And Guts

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Brooklyn Film Festival 2026: Valentina

John Stark

Some movies come at the right time. I’m convinced One Battle After Another benefitted from the time it released in, and people being more drawn to films of that ilk. Valentina won’t win Best Picture, but it certainly taps into the conversation being had, and takes advantage of our political landscape reshaping how we look at our Latinx population, how valuable they are to our economy, and how they could just be contributing if we would let them. Valentina (Keyla Monterroso Mejia) is a wonderful lead, because she lives in El Paso, a border town, and not only do we … Continue reading Brooklyn Film Festival 2026: Valentina

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Brooklyn Film Festival 2026: Crystal Cross

John Stark

One of the surprises of the 2026 Brooklyn Film Festival is Crystal Cross, a film that could have easily gone down the road of feeling incredibly derivative. Instead, it manages to take the familiar road trip formula and turn it into something far more thoughtful, placing its central characters on a parallel journey that becomes surprisingly philosophical. Dottie, played by Rubyrose Hill, is an aspiring Christian rap artist determined to make her way to the West Coast and get into a recording studio. Along the way, she crosses paths with James, played by Richie James Follin, a terminally depressed man … Continue reading Brooklyn Film Festival 2026: Crystal Cross