Tag Archives: Jon Gries

Unicorn City

Unicorn City is a 2012 independent film, a quirky comedy based on the lives of fantasy role players. It was aired at film conventions, comic conventions, and gaming conventions, and appears to have since gone to DVD and streaming services. … Continue reading

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Running Scared (1986)

All “buddy cop” movies have certain similarities. They’re always comedies, there’s always some sarcastic banter between the partners, they always get in trouble with “Da Chief”, and there’s always a conflict between being too cautious and not being cautious enough. … Continue reading

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The Big Empty

The Big Empty is a difficult film to describe. Released to film festivals in 2003, it doesn’t seem to have gotten a wide release. It was written and directed by Steve Anderson, his first credit for either job, and very … Continue reading

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