Found footage and true crime are two genres that don’t exactly send me scrambling to the theatre. The format has been done to death, and though not necessarily together, some unique idea has to be pitched before I’ll pay attention, be it paranormal or something else. Hunting Matthew Nichols is one of those films, and it deserves a fair look since it may involve something lurking in them thar woods, to pardon the phrase. In this case, it’s about finding the recording itself and examining it, rather than displacing the narrative from who is watching whom.
And if the buzz around this film is any indication, this regionally made independent production getting a ton of Hollywood attention might be the one to make people say, let’s check this out. Now playing at theatres nationwide, this work from director Markian Tarasiuk, who also acts in the film because apparently sleeping is overrated, and screenwriter Sean Harris Oliver blends true crime drama with the supernatural.
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GKIDS and Shout! Studios
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are having a “Shell-A-Bration” because when the tour began in 2025, the original film that started it all was celebrating a 35-year milestone. The reunion kicked off at Awesome Con in Washington, D.C. (March 4–6, 2025), and the main cast has been enthusiastic nonstop ever since. It’s not just about everyone getting older and wanting a retirement fund. Whether that’s part of the reality or not, seeing the voice talents and the people behind the first two live-actions film is a thrill all on its own. At each stop, they talk about the camaraderie, the laughs, and the stories from set, and I’m sure plenty of respect gets paid to the performers in the suits who handled the stunts.