Mark O'Brien

'Topper' Goes Deep

Directed by Kevin McNamara

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2025

Through the professional and personal struggles of a flailing comedian, Kevin McNamara explores the complexities of forgiveness in his dire...

CUFF 2025: 'Shadow of God' Exorcises Trauma with Artful Style

Directed by Michael Peterson

PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2025

Led by a strong performance from Mark O'Brien, 'Shadow of God' shifts the balance of the exorcist premise while giving winks and nods to...

Spooky Streaming Must-Sees (and Must-Skips) in October 2024

PUBLISHED Oct 15, 2024

It's spooooooky season! Bust out all the cute pumpkin and ghost decor, it's time to sink into witches, spirits and killers — oh my! For...

'Blue Bayou' Exposes the Cruelty of American Deportation Law

Directed by Justin Chon

PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2021

In the last 4 years, director and writer Justin Chon has created films that shine a spotlight on the darker, grittier side of the Asian-Ame...

Canadian Crime Thriller 'Hammer' Takes Audiences Off the Beaten Path

Directed by Christian Sparkes

PUBLISHED Jun 29, 2020

Director Christian Sparkes wastes no time ushering us into the adrenaline-pumping action of Canadian crime thriller Hammer. It begins rathe...