Taylor Holmes inc. https://taylorholmes.com/ Movies, Books & TV for people who like to think.. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:25:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://taylorholmes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cropped-light-bulb-1-32x32.jpg Taylor Holmes inc. https://taylorholmes.com/ 32 32 Tinsman Road Movie Ending Explained and Discussed https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/28/tinsman-road-movie-ending-explained-and-discussed/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/28/tinsman-road-movie-ending-explained-and-discussed/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:24:49 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=34005 Tinsman Road Movie Ending Explained and DiscussedScreenplay80Acting85Acting80Action85Direction85Reader Rating0 Votes083I’m probably in the minority on this one… but I literally don’t care. I absolutely loved this movie by Robbie Banfitch. (Anyone happen to have his email address? I’d gnaw my own arm off to interview this guy.) So yeah, let’s talk about this guy. Because understanding who made this film is essential to understanding why the film works the way it works. Banfitch burst onto the indie horror scene in 2022 […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/28/tinsman-road-movie-ending-explained-and-discussed/feed/ 0 Top 100 Netflix Documentaries to Watch Right Now (#60 to #56) https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/28/top-100-netflix-documentaries-60-to-56/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/28/top-100-netflix-documentaries-60-to-56/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33756 Rolling Thunder Revue. Take Care of Maya. The Crash. We’re into Martin Scorsese territory now, and the hits just keep coming. These docs are sitting at 92-93% on RT, and they earned every percentage point. I’m enjoying running these docs while also working on other things. It puts my brain into overdrive. Normally I’m all about focusing on the movie in front of me… but something about documentaries just puts my work into over drive. (Want to know what is […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/28/top-100-netflix-documentaries-60-to-56/feed/ 0 Solo Audition Circuit: How Independent Actors Are Booking Theater Roles https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/27/solo-audition-circuit-how-independent-actors-are-booking-theater-roles/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/27/solo-audition-circuit-how-independent-actors-are-booking-theater-roles/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:31:14 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33990 People from all over the world come to the stage to dream of being famous without an agent. Today, many independent actors manage theater auditions successfully on their own, relying solely on preparation and perseverance. The question of “how to find auditions without an agent” is increasingly being asked, as not every talent has a contract with an agency. The good news is that the path to the stage remains open even without intermediaries. Every year, more and more tools […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/27/solo-audition-circuit-how-independent-actors-are-booking-theater-roles/feed/ 0 The Death of Robin Hood Is the Anti-Robin Hood Film We Needed https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/26/the-death-of-robin-hood-is-the-anti-robin-hood-film-we-needed/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/26/the-death-of-robin-hood-is-the-anti-robin-hood-film-we-needed/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:37:37 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33987 The Death of Robin Hood Is the Anti-Robin Hood Film We NeededScreenplay80Acting95Direction90Cinematography100Action85Reader Rating0 Votes090I mean – come on. We need more movies that are completely off the beaten path. More movies that pole-axe you in the middle of your face and catch you completely off guard. We need more movies like The Death of Robin Hood. And yeah, I understand that this film was not wildly hailed or proclaimed as being anything other than a dreary and violent slog. But […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/26/the-death-of-robin-hood-is-the-anti-robin-hood-film-we-needed/feed/ 0 Top 100 Netflix Documentaries to Watch Right Now (#65 to #61) https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/24/top-100-netflix-documentaries-65-to-61/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/24/top-100-netflix-documentaries-65-to-61/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33755 We’re firmly in the 90s on RT now, and honestly every documentary from here to #1 could be someone’s favorite film. The storytelling, the access, the emotional weight — it’s all elite. Here are the next five. Tell me if I’m missing any so far? Or which ones are your favorites. TRUST ME, I WILL DELETE THIS LIST IF YOU GUYS DON’T ENGAGE! cough. Sorry. <adjusts glasses> That was over the top. My apologies. I mean, if you want comment […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/24/top-100-netflix-documentaries-65-to-61/feed/ 0 Top 100 Netflix Documentaries to Watch Right Now (#70 to #66) https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/21/top-100-netflix-documentaries-70-to-66/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/21/top-100-netflix-documentaries-70-to-66/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33754 The quality is getting absurd now. Every doc in this batch is sitting at 88% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, and the stories range from Beckham to the Murdochs to the Ukrainian revolution. This is the sweet spot of the list. And know that if you are watching these as we go, you are joining me on this journey too. I’ve seen maybe 30% of these already – and I’m watching the ones I haven’t seen yet, and I’m having […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/20/ultimate-megaways-reels-the-ultimate-review-of-top-casino-slots/feed/ 0 Top 100 Netflix Documentaries to Watch Right Now (#75 to #71) https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/17/top-100-netflix-documentaries-75-to-71/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/17/top-100-netflix-documentaries-75-to-71/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33753 Halfway through the list and I’m realizing I need to watch some of these again. The docs in this batch range from 84% to 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, which means critics are firmly on board. Let me tell you about the next five. Netflix Documentary #75 — The Social Dilemma 2020 | Film | Directed by Jeff Orlowski 84% on RT and one I think everyone should watch. Former employees of Facebook, Google, Twitter, and other tech giants blow the […]

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]]> https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/17/top-100-netflix-documentaries-75-to-71/feed/ 0 How I Made a Movie for the First Time: Budget, Schedule, and Hard Lessons https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/15/how-i-made-a-movie-for-the-first-time-budget-schedule-and-hard-lessons/ https://taylorholmes.com/2026/07/15/how-i-made-a-movie-for-the-first-time-budget-schedule-and-hard-lessons/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:36 +0000 https://taylorholmes.com/?p=33963 I made my first feature film last year. I had a script I’d rewritten four times, a five-person crew, and no real idea what a production actually costs. What follows is the version of my first feature nobody puts in the trailer: the budget needed, the schedule, the money problems I’ve faced, and everything I’d do differently if I ever decide to do this again. Development Stage My original script started as a twelve-page short film idea. While I was […]

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