The Heretic, directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, dives deeply into religious philosophy and psychological terror, starring Hugh Grant in an unsettling departure from his typical rom-com roles. Set primarily in a claustrophobic, dimly lit house, The Heretic weaves tension through intellectual debate and moments of […]
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It’s been two years since her husband passed away and Thelma Post (June Squibb) is adjusting to her new reality. She’s 93 years old and fiercely independent. While Thelma spends most of her days home alone ,she keeps in frequent contact with her grandson Daniel (Fred Hechinger) and her daughter Gail (Parker Posey). One day […]
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Matthieu (Pierre Deladonchamps) just received the call that his father died. The father he never met. The father he didn’t even really knew existed. The father he couldn’t meet in life but now must get to know in death. His mother always told him that Matthieu was the result of a one-night stand. But the […]
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Directed by Ninja Thyberg, Pleasure casts a critical eye on the porn industry, which has a cycle of abuse that particularly affects women. Rooted in realism it watches very much like a fictionalized version of a documentary.
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When Americans leave home in search of meaning somewhere on the European continent, it’s usually a recipe for disaster (at least in the world of horror cinema). Young, brash, naive Americans have to face ancient beasts (The Ritual), human traffickers (Hostel), and even covens of witches (Suspiria). Watching enough horror films might make you think […]
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He was the greatest car maker of all time and a visionary like no other. Except, there have been others and we’ve seen their movies too. Ferrari did it most recently, Ford v. Ferrari did it better. It’s hard to make the same story feel fresh and Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend falls into […]
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Biographical documentary brings sex researcher Shere Hite, who revolutionized how we view women’s sexuality, back into the spotlight.
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When you think of the 1970s, you probably think of free love, cults, psychedelic drugs, and maybe Jimmy Carter. Giulio Paradisi’s film, The Visitor (1979) has most of these things, but more than anything else, it embodies that whacky, hallucinatory vibe that only 70s films can capture. It seems to me that people back then […]
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The pacing retreats to more of a family drama than a rocket of espionage intrigue but Bridges and Lithgow make a helluva duo – even if they are getting too old for this shit.
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Co-directed by her daughter, this new doc on Donna Summer gives us a peak at the real woman behind the iconic image.
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As a film critic, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a director with a truly distinctive and entertaining style. With so many films I come across, I feel as though I’m watching something I’ve seen before, simply pushed through a grinder to give it a unique texture. It may look a little different, but it’s […]
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An engrossing documentary about the new age of financial and digital disruption. Ondi Timoner takes a complicated subject and makes it accessible and entertaining.
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Director: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods Cast: Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt Review Author: Tony Synopsis: After crash-landing on prehistoric Earth, only two survivors must navigate the hostile terrain and fend off vicious creatures to ensure their survival. I’ve always had a soft spot for schlock in my genre films, so when Hollywood decides to splurge on a B-movie […]
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Napoleon can be a good war epic, but the character development made Napoleon hateable and not interesting!!! Real Rating: 3.5 Cannons What I Like: -The battle scenes were epic, director Ridley Scott executed some mind blowing effects that will keep you engaged The So So: -The acting was good in certain aspects, but as for […]
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A Real Pain, directed by Jesse Eisenberg, tells the poignant story of Jewish cousins David and Benji touring Poland to honor their grandmother. The film’s beautiful piano soundtrack enhances their emotional journey, revealing old tensions and family history. Despite minor shortcomings, it offers engaging performances and is worth watching, earning a rating of 6.5/10.
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The first major precursor of the upcoming awards season is right around the corner! The 82nd Golden Globe Awards announce their nominations next Monday, December 9th, giving us our first glimpse at which films and performances will be honored this year. Who are the early frontrunners? What snubs and surprises might we see? Let’s look […]
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The Disney Renaissance was packed with a catalogue of excellent movies that are being zombied back as tolerable live-actions. With a few notable exceptions. When we say a movie hasn’t aged well, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is generally what we mean. As nostalgic as it was this week to dust off a childhood favourite […]
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This filmic narrative needs to be counted among the classics of Japanese cinema
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Kazuya Shiraishi proves that the frame of the samurai and the Edo society can still be utilized to deliver refreshing narratives.
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With domestic violence being a crisis that should be declared a global pandemic, it is surprising that no organization exists to assess whether couples planning to become parents are truly fit for the role. The issue is not about financial stability or kindness alone. Raising a child is not easy; it requires certain prerequisites before […]
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