OFCS members don’t just write film reviews. Here are several articles you might find interesting.
Best of Lists
Every High School Musical Series Song, Ranked
- Excerpt: I’m repeatedly on the record that I think Disney Channel musicals are lots of fun, and that Hollywood’s big studios could learn a lot from them. For example: they could make musicals that are lots of fun.
Interviews
A Conversation With Michael Tyburski (Turn Me On)
Christopher Reed @ Hammer to Nail
- Excerpt: Director Michael Tyburski’s latest feature, Turn Me On, (which I recently reviewed), is set in a near-future dystopia, where ostensibly messy emotions are suppressed via a daily intake of pills. The residents of the strange, antiseptic compound run by “Our Friends”—a shadowy organization whose true motives remain a mystery—are there voluntarily, yet are unable to leave.
Awards Coverage
Contender: Bob Trevino Likes It
Wesley Lovell @ Awards Landscape
Contender: Dog Man
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Contender: Frankenstein
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Contender: The Ballad of Wallis Island
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Contender: Thunderbolts*
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Poll: Re-Awarding Best Actress, 2001
Rating the Nominees, Group 1, #26
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Rating the Nominees, Group 2, #26
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Rating the Nominees, Group 3, #26
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Rating the Nominees, Group 4, #26
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Rating the Nominees, Group 5, #25
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Rating the Nominees, Group 6, #25
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Rating the Nominees, Group 7, #25
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Upcoming Film Previews
28 Years Later, Updated
Bride Hard
Bring Her Back, Updated
Bring Her Back, Updated (again)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Updated
Fountain of Youth
Henry Johnson
Him
Holy Night: Demon Hunters
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Most People Die on Sundays
Rust
Salvable
The Toxic Avenger
Winter Spring Summer or Fall
Reviews of Short Films
Ura
- Excerpt: Overall, “Ura” represents a promising first step for Abrielle Kung En Kuo, who shows clear potential. With greater command of structure and thematic clarity, her future work could be much more impactful.
Hen
- Excerpt: “Hen” is a remarkable short, boasting excellent direction, acting, and production values, in what emerges as a true gem.
A Snail Without a Shell
- Excerpt: “A Snail Without a Shell” is a competent and evocative short film that presents its social commentary in a subtle but intelligent way. Beautifully shot and well-paced, it blends drama and documentary elements seamlessly over the course of its 15-minute runtime.
Sound Sleep
- Excerpt: Korea’s progress in short filmmaking has been palpable lately, and “Sound Sleep” is another testament to the fact.
Other Types of Articles
Another Simple Favor
- Excerpt: It belongs in the multiplexes, but this sequel is only on Amazon Prime.
The Legend of Ochi
Kristian Lin @ Fort Worth Weekly
- Excerpt: Orange fanged monkeys are the best part of this fantasy film.
Movie Madness Episode 557: More Than One Foot In The Grave
Erik Childress @ Now Playing Network
- Excerpt: Before taking off for the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival (May 2-8) which they program, Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy review nine movies this week.
Season 2 of Andor Inspires Rebellion
Christopher Reed @ Film Festival Today
- Excerpt: One of the best things about this series is the character development and the fact that one need not be a Star Wars aficionado to care about the stakes (the BBY countdown notwithstanding). There may be lasers and spaceships (and the occasional strange alien), but Andor traffics in universal human aspirations of community and liberty.
Box Office History (Week 17, 2025)
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Oscar History: April 25
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Oscar History: April 26
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Oscar History: April 27
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Oscar History: April 28
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Oscar History: April 29
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Oscar History: April 30
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Oscar History: May 1
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Poll: Now That You’ve Seen “The Accountant 2”
Poll: What Are You Most Anticipating? (May 2025, Limited)
Poll: What Are You Watching? (May 2-4, 2025)
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