Saturday Night Fever franksfilmreview.com/2025/02/01/s... "Saturday Night Fever" is a timeless cinematic masterpiece, bursting with energy and heart. While the disco backlash tried to eclipse its glow, its brilliance remains undimmed. Relive the magic! #SaturdayNightFever #FranksFilmReview

The Man I Love: Coming to Theaters This Fall Set in New York City in the late 1980s, the film stars Rami Malek as Jimmy George, a stage actor living with AIDS. But this isn’t a sad tale of a man waiting to die. It’s about someone determined... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/02/t...

Harold and Maude Few films make such a bold statement as Harold and Maude. The opening scene shows a young man hanging from a noose in his family’s luxurious parlor, while his mother walks by, not shocked but somewhat annoyed... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/03/h...

Obsession I usually approach horror movies with low expectations, as so many rely on cheesy scares, over-the-top performances, and weak writing. That’s why Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, took me by surprise. It’s rare for a horror film... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/05/15/o...

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Pillion The film’s title, Pillion, can be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it refers to the passenger seat on a motorcycle — a powerful symbol of vulnerability and reliance on the driver. On the other hand, it suggests... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/02/20/p...

I reached out to Craig Chester, the star of Swoon, and asked him questions I thought you might find interesting. Here's our conversation. I hope you enjoy... franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/31/s...

Frank Gaimari@frankgaimari.bsky.social · 5d ago

Swoon (1992) Some films do more than tell a story — they challenge you to think and look closely. Tom Kalin’s "Swoon" is one of those. Released in 1992, it explores one of the most famous murder cases in American history... Full article & interview: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/31/s...

One Night Only I saw this at a packed advance screening, and I’ve honestly never been part of an audience so invested. People leaned forward, laughing and sharing smiles. During the big romantic moments, people were... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/15/o...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) I’ve seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show a few times before, but it had been years since my last viewing. With the film celebrating its 50th anniversary, I wanted to revisit it in a packed theater... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/08/02/t...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Grab your popcorn and a fan, because Marvel has just delivered a summer blockbuster that hits every note we love: heart, spectacle, and a cast so easy on the eyes it should come with a warning label... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/08/04/s...

Tyrannosaur (2011) This film deals with very heavy and difficult subjects. It’s not easy to watch. However, it also features some of Olivia Colman’s most powerful performances, making it a film that is both challenging and deeply impactful... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/21/t...

Elsinore: A New AIDS Drama Coming This Fall Elsinore follows the final months of Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor who captured audiences worldwide as Olympic runner Eric Liddell in the Best Picture winner Chariots of Fire... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/08/05/e...

Tony: A Coming-Of-Age Gem with Oscar Written All Over It I walked into an advanced screening of "Tony" knowing next to nothing. I sat down with zero expectations, and I walked out shaken in the best possible way. Here's my review... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/30/t...

Solo Mio (2026) Solo Mio isn’t pretending to be something bigger than it is. It’s not chasing awards, trying to reinvent romance, or asking to be called a masterpiece. What it does is something much harder: it aims to make you feel good... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/27/s...

I reached out to Craig Chester, the star of Swoon, and asked him questions I thought you might find interesting. Here's our conversation. I hope you enjoy... franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/31/s...

Frank Gaimari@frankgaimari.bsky.social · 5d ago

Swoon (1992) Some films do more than tell a story — they challenge you to think and look closely. Tom Kalin’s "Swoon" is one of those. Released in 1992, it explores one of the most famous murder cases in American history... Full article & interview: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/31/s...

Elsinore: A New AIDS Drama Coming This Fall Elsinore follows the final months of Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor who captured audiences worldwide as Olympic runner Eric Liddell in the Best Picture winner Chariots of Fire... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/08/05/e...

Pressure (2026) franksfilmreview.com/2026/05/25/p... Rather than telling the story from the beaches, Pressure turns its attention to the rooms where the invasion’s fate was debated before a single soldier landed in Normandy. The film centers on the meteorologists tasked with predicting the...

Cinema Paradiso franksfilmreview.com/2026/05/20/c... Some films are good the first time you see them. A rare few get better every time you return to them. Cinema Paradiso is one of those films. I can watch it over and over, and each time it feels richer, warmer, and more moving...

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris If you haven’t seen Lesley Manville yet, now is an excellent opportunity. The 2022 film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a delightful showcase of her talent. Watching Manville in this film, you quickly understand why... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/08/m...

What's up, Doc? Peter Bogdanovich’s What’s Up, Doc? is a masterclass in laughter, chaos, and nostalgia all rolled into one. Released in 1972, this exuberant screwball comedy bursts onto the screen with an energy that grabs your attention... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2025/02/25/w...

The Invite (2026) What starts as a typical dinner party quickly becomes something much more. I went in expecting a lighthearted comedy and left with a smile. Without question, this is one of the best films of 2026... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/22/t...

Leviticus (2026) I caught an early screening of Leviticus, and honestly, it’s haunted me ever since. Most horror movies deliver quick scares that fade away quickly, but this one? The storyline sticks with you. It’s the kind of film... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/19/l...

Jungle Red! The Making of MGM's The Women Among all the Hollywood biographies and histories I’ve read, this book truly stands out. I was genuinely impressed by the depth of research and the behind-the-scenes revelations I had never encountered... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/07/j...

Napoleon Dynamite (2004) I’ve watched Napoleon Dynamite an embarrassing number of times. And here’s the thing — it doesn’t get old. If anything, it gets better. Every rewatch, I catch something I missed: a look, a line, a background detail... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/07/22/n...

Close Encounters of the Third Kind This is one of my all-time favorite Steven Spielberg movies. No matter how many times I watch it, it never fails to draw me in again! It’s a science fiction film, but unlike many others in the genre, it’s not... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/27/c...

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass In a cinematic landscape crowded with Oscar bait and soul-searching epics, sometimes what you need is a movie that simply makes you laugh — and Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass does exactly that... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/30/g...

Disclosure Day Spielberg’s greatest gift has always been making us believe there’s something extraordinary just beyond what we can see. With this film, he invites us to look up once again. Here is my review... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/11/d...

Tyrannosaur (2011) This film deals with very heavy and difficult subjects. It’s not easy to watch. However, it also features some of Olivia Colman’s most powerful performances, making it a film that is both challenging and deeply impactful... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2026/06/21/t...

The Boys in the Band Mart Crowley’s The Boys in the Band started as a groundbreaking play in 1968 and was brought to the screen in 1970 by director William Friedkin. At a time when discussions about homosexuality... Full article: franksfilmreview.com/2025/01/26/t...