Over the course of our more than 15-year existence, FSR has published thousands of reviews. We have reviewed movies from film festivals like Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and Cannes. We review new theatrical and streaming releases. We even have two recurring columns — Previously On and Up Next — in which we review new and returning TV shows. And just as a fun fact, we used to give out letter grades with our reviews.
By Scott Beggs
The Opening Night film of the festival, The TV Set, is a satirical look at the world of television production from the mewling and puking of the show concept, through the pilot taping, straight on to the network picking it up for the new Fall line up. It’s a tale of butting heads – creativity vs. marketability – offered from Jake Kasdan, the director of Orange County.
By Neil Miller
Jack Nicholson. Martin Scorsese. Leonardo DiCaprio. Matt Damon. Mark Whalberg. Martin Sheen. All that is left is an opening credit voiceover from Michael Buffer: “Ding ding ding… Let’s get ready to rumble!â€
