Cinemacy – Your Guide to Independent Film
Cinemacy is your source to discover the latest in independent and arthouse film. Curated by siblings Morgan and Ryan Rojas.
Cinemacy – About
Established in 2013, Cinemacy is the destination for discovering the latest in independent, documentary, and arthouse films. Founded by Morgan Rojas, a former broadcast journalist and music coordinator, Cinemacy is considered an industry tastemaker for what's worth watching in our current state of choice overload.
Review – Cinemacy
Check out all of our original reviews of indie and arthouse cinema, where we break down the originality, craft, and impact of every film in each review.
‘Meanwhile on Earth’ Review: A Sonic-Driven Sci-Fi Stunner
Nov 7, 2024 · A smart sci-fi thriller makes landfall in theaters this Friday and you won’t want to miss it. Writer/director Jérémy Clapin’s latest experimental feature, Meanwhile on Earth, combines the best of arthouse adventure and big blockbuster drama to create a singular story of hope against all odds.Heavily dependent on the score and sound design, in the same vein as Sound of Metal, Meanwhile on ...
'Piece by Piece': Pharrell's One-of-a-Kind Cinematic Journey – …
Oct 9, 2024 · I’ll admit, I was apprehensive about watching Morgan Neville’s Pharrell Williams biopic Piece by Piece.I’ve been a fan of Morgan’s work since he blew me away with 20 Feet From Stardom, so I did not doubt his capability to construct an emotionally charged music doc.My hesitation came from questioning how Pharrell wanted his story told; doing so exclusively through GCI Legos seemed nuts.
‘Conclave’ Review: Succession For the Religious Sect
Oct 25, 2024 · A conspiracy thriller set during one of the world’s most secretive religious events, Conclave will have you murmuring “Oh my God” under your breath. Director Edward Berger ‘s latest feature, starring bonafide thespians Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, is an electrifying and visually stunning tour de force, whose suspense only intensifies as the story unfolds.
'Things Will Be Different': On the Run Through Space and Time – …
Oct 2, 2024 · Sidney (Riley Dandy) and Joseph (Adam David Thompson) are siblings on the run from both their past and current reality in writer/director Michael Felker’s upcoming sci-fi film, Things Will Be Different.Playfully pitting dark forces against each other in a game of metaphysical cat and mouse, the film is an engaging and suspenseful watch from start to finish.
‘Saturn’ Review: This Indie Sci-Fi Asks, ‘Will You Answer the Call?’
Nov 18, 2024 · A father is faced with making the ultimate sacrifice in director Eric Esau’s intergenerational and intergalactic sci-fi film, Saturn.Torn between saving his family and saving the world, Saturn is an intimate drama that reckons with both deep-rooted trauma and family secrets. With a highly cinematic aesthetic made on an independent film budget, Saturn proves that its Marvel-level quality ...
Saturday Night: This Comedy of Errors Earns a Standing Ovation – …
Sep 25, 2024 · In his latest film Saturday Night, director Jason Reitman reminds us why we should all want to stay in on the weekends. Re-tracing the chaotic hour and a half before the live airing of NBC’s inaugural episode of SNL, Saturday Night is a full-throttle, non-stop whiplash of hilarity and hijinks. Be prepared to laugh so hard it hurts as you relive one of TV’s most historic and hectic nights.
‘My Old Ass’ Review: A Mushroom Trip Leads to an Uncanny …
Sep 18, 2024 · In 2021, Megan Park made her directorial debut at SXSW with The Fallout.The drama, starring Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler, went on to win the festival’s top honor, the Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature.