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The Caretaker is an exciting new horror thriller that all horror film fans will enjoy. From first-time feature film director Jeff Prugh comes a well- crafted independent film that gives the feel of a Hollywood box-office hit. The Caretaker follows a young woman named Mallorie (Meegan Warner) and her boyfriend August (Sean Martini) as they temporarily move into Mallorie's sickly grandmother's home to care for her. What was intended to be a nice gesture from this young couple soon turns into a bad decision as they learn the truth about Mallorie's grandmother Birdie (Sondra Blake) and her shady intentions. Although the whole cast was superb, Sondra Blake steals the show as she gives a spooky and captivating performance that takes the scary plot to the next level and keeps audiences wanting more. Unlike most films in its genre, The Caretaker does a great job of developing each major character which allows the audience to gain more from the film than just a good scare. If you enjoy films of this genre, I definitely recommend giving this movie a watch.

Chief Zabu proves to be a timeless film. In 1986, Co-directors Neil Cohen and Zack Norman teamed together to create this cheeky socio-political comedy but unfortunately it was never released. Fast forward thirty years, and now Chief Zabu has come back to life and is even more relevant than ever. This political satire follows a status-seeking New York real estate agent Ben Sydney (Allen Garfield) as he attempts to close a huge international deal. The overly optimistic, and sometimes naïve Ben convinces his smart business partner and also best friend Sammy Brooks (Zack Norman) to assist him in accomplishing his goal This deal of a lifetime centers around the newly independent fictional South Pacific island of Tiburaku, whose leader Chief Henri Zabu journeys to New York in hopes of obtaining UN membership. While Zabu is away, Ben and an assembly of other businessmen try to figure out ways to invest in this new island. From building roads to obtaining fishing rights, they try to exploit Tiburaku from every angle possible in hopes of getting rich and climbing the social ladder. The comedic performances by Allen Garfield and Zack Norman add a hilarious spin to the business world and helps lighten the conversation of politics, especially with elections right around the corner. If you enjoy smart humor, I definitely recommend giving Chief Zabu a watch.

In the documentary Citizen Soldier, Directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud deliver an astonishing film about the Oklahoma National Guard's deployment in one of the harshest regions of Afghanistan. This film transcends the boundaries of a typical military film by using footage from helmet cameras to provide audiences with an immersive look at life and war overseas. As I watched from their perspectives, I couldn't help but feel like I was a part of their fight. Audiences get to see seemingly ordinary citizens transform themselves from strangers into a family of brave men and women known as "Citizen Soldiers". It amazed me to see what these men and women experience while deployed. They're thrown into hostile environments and must deal with adversity as a team. The most moving part of this film was watching these real people, in real combat, willing to put their lives on the line for their fellow soldiers. Through all of the victories and losses, they form an unbreakable bond that lasts long after they return home to their civilian lives. Not only is Citizen Soldier a moving documentary, but I think it's also an outstanding way to show appreciation to these soldiers, and all citizen soldiers. It's a fantastic film and I highly recommend it.