We discuss turtles of the teenage mutant ninja variety on our latest podcast episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/2023/09/08/turtle… @NCFilmCritics

In TRAPPED BALLOON a woman heads to an island to see her estranged father. A mysterious man living on the island holds the key to understanding her father & her past. The film plays our festival Friday, Sept. 22nd at 11am. More info: footcandlefilmfestival.com #FootcandleFF2023

BLUE BEETLE tells the story of Jaime Reyes being chosen by an alien scarab to be its symbiotic host giving him extraordinary powers. What do Alan & Chris make of this latest entry into the DCU? Listen here: themesh.tv/2023/09/01/beetle… @NCFilmCritics

As part of this year's film festival we're holding a FREE special presentation of short films that have received support from Footcandle on Tuesday, September 19th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater. Come join us! #FootcandleFF2023 More info: footcandlefilmfestival.com

An R-rated version of THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY with talking dogs voiced by Will Ferrell & Jamie Foxx. That's the gist of STRAYS the new comedy in theaters now. We’ve got a review on our latest podcast. Listen here: themesh.tv/2023/08/25/strays… @NCFilmCritics

The last two men on Earth (played by Mark Duplass & Sterling K. Brown) must adapt and evolve to save humanity in BIOSPHERE. We've got a review on our new podcast episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/2023/08/11/biosph… @NCFilmCritics

A new episode of our podcast featuring a review of THE FLASH is ready for your listening pleasure. What is a speed force toilet bowl? Listen here themesh.tv/2023/06/16/the-fl… and find out. @NCFilmCritics

Our hosts travel ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE in our latest episode plus share some silver screen news. Listen here: themesh.tv/2023/06/14/across… @NCFilmCritics

Michael B. Jordan is back in the ring with CREED III. We review the film plus discuss TO LESLIE featuring an academy nominated performance by Andrea Riseborough. Listen to the podcast here: themesh.tv/2023/03/08/creed-… @NCFilmCritics

Phase 5 of the MCU has begun! Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the new ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA as well as discuss Bill Nighy's Oscar nominated performance in LIVING. Listen here: themesh.tv/2023/02/17/quantu… @NCFilmCritics

We're screening CONFESS, FLETCH October 12th & 13th at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guest tickets are $5 at the door. Come join us!

Our 2022 screenwriting competition winners talk about their work and each has a table read of portions of their winning scripts tonight at Belk Centrum at 7pm. The event is FREE and co-sponsored by the Visiting Writers Series at @lenoirrhyne. #FootcandleFF2022

Tickets for our Short Film Showcase include two blocks of short films with a reception in-between for only $18 and are still available. Don't delay, get yours today! footcandlefilmfestival.com #FootcandleFF2022

We go from talking about a really big djinn to a really small shell (with shoes on) on our new podcast episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/2022/09/14/three-… @NCFilmCritics

Check out our 2022 festival trophies - affectionately known as "the footies". Each year we commission a local artist to give us their take on our award. This year Millie Starnes Hefner stepped up to the challenge. #FootcandleFF2022

We're screening MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON September 7th & 8th at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guest tickets are $5 at the door. Come join us!

Our festival's Short Film Showcase (two blocks of short films featuring narratives and documentaries with a reception during a break) is always a popular ticket. Get yours now! footcandlefilmfestival.com #FootcandleFF2022