Jacob Calta

In Search of Darkness Part II (2020): They Came Back to Finish What You’ll Never Forget…

Writer Jacob Calta enthusiastically examines the 2020 sequel to the epic horror doc “In Search of Darkness.”

Quality Candor Presents: Messiah of Evil (1973)

I am proud to announce an official partnership between my video review channel, Quality Candor, and A Fistful of Film. On a (school-willing) biweekly basis, new reviews will be posted here as they appear on YouTube. In today’s installment, I give my humble assessment of a cool slice of 70s horror found in Willard HuyckContinue reading “Quality Candor Presents: Messiah of Evil (1973)”

Staff Picks: The Best of 2020

Writers David Alkhed, Amos Lamb, and Saoirse Selway put their heads together to come up with the 10 best films of 2020.

The Offbeat Marquee Presents: Double Bill Delights #2

Once again, writer Jacob Calta explores the teenaged exploits of American International Pictures, with one of their fun double bills.

The Offbeat Marquee Presents: Double Bill Delights #1

Writer Jacob Calta returns with a new column format, and with a most unorthodox pair of films to kick off the proceedings.

SIGHT & SOUND: The Cinema of Walter Murch, A Master On His Craft

Writer Jacob Calta takes a look at a most intriguing documentary

The Offbeat Marquee #7: Dig This Mack!

Writer Jacob Calta shakes, rattles, and rocks his way back around the clock to explore the teen films of American International Pictures.

Death Wish (1974): Fill Your Hand…Draw

Writer Jacob Calta reflects on the notorious 1974 crime thriller that further cemented Charles Bronson as an action star of the 20th century.

Staff Picks: The Sensational Stanley Kubrick

Today marks the birth of one of the looming legends of the modern motion picture, American director Stanley Kubrick. To commemorate this occasion, we at A Fistful of Film have chosen to examine a fair portion of his filmography, from his early studio pictures to his acclaimed latter-day output.

Staff Picks: The Ingenious Ingmar Bergman

Today marks the birth of Sweden’s premier master of the motion picture, Ingmar Bergman. In honor of this occasion, we at A Fistful of Film have chosen some of our favorite films of his.