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Séance - Emma Strand (Scottie Thompson), Albert (Connor Paolo) George (Jilon VanOver), Lillian (Vivian Kerr). Four adults in elaborate 19th-century-style formal clothing pose together against a black background. Two women wear ornate dresses, while two men wear dark formal suits with waistcoats and cravats.
October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

Séance Review: A Gothic Thriller with Surface-Level Scares

Séance embraces the traditional look of a gothic thriller with elegant costumes, haunting settings, and cheap parlour tricks. Read on for our review!

Patrica Clarkson as Lilly Ledbetter (CREDIT: Blue Harbor Entertainment)
October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

Lilly Review: One Brave Woman’s Battle for Equal Pay

Lilly portrays the struggles of Lilly Ledbetter, a victim of gender discrimination fighting America's most powerful for equal pay. Here's our review of the film!

Rhythm Is a Dancer starring Lauren Caster as Ro
September 20, 2026September 20, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

‘Rhythm Is a Dancer’ is a Charming Debut from Lauren Caster

Rhythm Is a Dancer is a visually delightful coming-of-age story and a triple-threat performance from Lauren Caster. Check out our review of this film!

Cover for the book The Open Era by Edward Schmit
September 7, 2026September 8, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

Edward Schmit’s ‘The Open Era’ is a Grand Slam Romance

Edward Schmit's compelling debut novel, The Open Era, takes to the tennis courts to explore mental health and a romance between rivals. Read on for the review!

6,000 Waiting short documentary starring Nick Papadopoulos
August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

6,000 Waiting Review: A Critical Call to Action for Americans

6,000 Waiting highlights advocacy for basic human rights and community support through the eyes of three Americans. Check out our review of the documentary!

Where Did the Adults Go? — CAREY COX as CYNTHIA. Close-up portrait of a red-haired woman wearing glasses, a dark turtleneck, and a thin necklace. She looks off to the side with a serious, thoughtful expression, while a person is blurred in the background.
August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

‘Where Did the Adults Go?’ Explores the Darker Nuances of Sibling Relationships

Courtney Marsh's Where Did the Adults Go? explores three siblings' journeys through grief, loss, and the complexities of adulthood. Read on for our review of the film

Two people stand outdoors facing each other closely. A woman in a yellow puffer jacket and hoop earrings looks at a man in a dark jacket, with bare tree branches and a hazy city skyline in the background.
August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review

‘Step Back, Doors Closing’ is a Classic Meet-Cute Movie

Step Back, Doors Closing pays proper homage to the rom-com with a tale of two strangers falling in love over a magical night of sightseeing. Read on for our review!

Indie Darling by Lauren Nossett
June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘Indie Darling’ Introduces Us to a Delightful Dolly Parton–Loving Detective

Part mystery, part meditation on the demands of the music industry, Indie Darling by Lauren Nossett is a fresh addition to the private detective genre.

The Vampire Lestat — Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt (Photo courtesy of AMC)
June 3, 2026June 4, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Review, TV

‘The Vampire Lestat’ Undergoes an Unnerving Revamp for Season 3

The Vampire Lestat plunges a dagger into the heart of its former title with showmanship and sheer chaos. Read on for our spoiler-free review of the premiere!

When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice by Ilise S. Carter
May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice — Review

When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice by Ilise S. Carter is a spirited deep dive into the macabre movement of spiritualism and its feminist origins. Check out our review!

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