By Antonio Ferme The opening musical number in “Best Summer Ever” ends with a kiss between protagonists Sage (Shannon DeVido) and Tony (Rickey Wilson Jr.), who fall in love at a sleepaway dance camp in Vermont. Executive producer Will Halby said he shared a realization with his crew...
A largely disabled cast leads this charming teen musical. By Calum Marsh NYT Critic's Pick “Best Summer Ever” is a high school musical. It isn’t “High School Musical” — it’s better. Tender and exuberant, it includes set pieces modeled on “Footloose” and “Grease,” and feels closer to those...
By David Oliver Imagine a world where people with disabilities didn't have to talk about their disabilities. A world where they're just people. That's the big takeaway from "Best Summer Ever," (available now on DVD and on-demand) a musical rom-com in the same vein as "Grease," "High School Musical" and "Footloose" that features...
"Best Summer Ever" isn't the best movie ever, but what it does is continue to show that disability can be fun, unique, and enticing without being dour. By Kristen Lopez Though “Crip Camp” didn’t end up going home with the Oscar on Sunday evening, it’s done plenty...
By Etan Vlessing The 13th edition to run from April 29 to May 5 will close with Nicholas Bruckman’s documentary 'Not Going Quietly' and honor famed classical violinist Itzhak Pearlman. The ReelAbilities Film Festival is set to open with Michael Parks Randa and Lauren Smitelli’s inclusive musical...
By Etan Vlessing Peter Sarsgaard and Benjamin Bratt have cameo roles in Michael Parks Randa and Lauren Smitelli's inclusive feature that debuted at SXSW. Freestyle Digital Media has acquired North American rights to Michael Parks Randa and Lauren Smitelli’s inclusive musical romancer Best Summer Ever after a SXSW festival...
By Josh Millican The Believer tells the story of an out-of-work scientist facing mental deterioration who finds he may be battling his wife’s obsession with demonic activity. Look for it on VOD beginning April 2nd from Freestyle Digital Media. Today, Dread Central is thrilled to exclusively debut the trailer...
By Brad Miska Meet Hawk & Rev: Vampire Slayers, a hilarious duo who are battling blood-suckers in their hometown of Santa Muerte, California. Bloody Disgusting learned today that Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the horror-comedy and will make it available to rent and own on digital HD...
'On Thin Ice' documentary highlights the struggles and battles many athletes have had to overcome on the way to greatness. Available on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Cable and Satellite On Demand on February 2nd! [embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba6Np6xPvN8&feature=youtu.be[/embed]...
By Josh Millican Survival and western horror tropes collide in The Canyonlands, hitting select theaters on March 5th via Freestyle Digital Media; a DVD and VOD release will follow on March 9th. Today, Dread Central is thrilled to exclusively debut the trailer for The Canyonlands! Give it a spin...
