Romanian Iconoclast Radu Jude Sands Down His Edge [Berlin]

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Romanian Iconoclast Radu Jude Sands Down His Edge [Berlin]

The work of irreverent, boundary-breaking Romanian director Radu Jude has not traditionally lent itself to easy explanations. It might have been possible to describe his newest film “Kontinental ‘25” without making mention of his overt influence, Roberto Rossellini’s “Europe ’51,”…

You’re Cordially Invited Review: It’s Nothing to Celebrate

Romantic comedies thrive on charm, chemistry, and a balance of heartfelt moments and humor. You’re Cordially Invited, written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, aims to deliver all of these elements but ultimately stumbles under the weight of its overstuffed plot,…

Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu Fail to Elevate This Stale Hitman Action-Comedy

Old-guy hitman movies have been on a roll lately with Liam Neeson's In the Land of Saints and Sinners and Ian McShane's American Star (both released last year) proving to be strong recent entries in the genre. It's too bad…

A Wild Horror Comedy That Hits the Mark

A Horror Comedy That Knows Exactly What It Is Horror and comedy are a tricky mix, but Heart Eyes makes it work. This film embraces its absurdity while delivering solid scares, fun kills, and a plot that plays out like…

Alan Ritchson’s Action Series Stumbles in Story — Despite the Extra Muscle

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why a show like Reacher works so well. Based on Lee Child's popular and expansive book series, the Prime Video original features a magnetic leading man in the form of Alan…

Pixar’s First Original Series Is More Than Meets the Eye

Ever since the creation of Disney+, it seems as though Disney has often struggled to figure out how their major brands can best utilize the streaming service. Just last year, Walt Disney Animation Studios decided to shift Moana 2 from…

Another Precious Pearl In Richard Linklater’s Chronicles Of The Human Condition [Berlin]

The best line in “Casablanca”? If you had asked Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart that question on the evening of March 31, 1943, he would have recited back to you the following confession: “Nobody’s loved me that much.” This phrase makes…

Parthenope Review | Flickreel

If Parthenope is remembered for one thing, it’ll be introducing audiences to Celeste Dalla Porta. While not her first time on screen, many will cite this as Dalla Porta’s breakthrough moment. Her character invites comparison to Sophia Loren. One can…

A Visually Striking Eco-Fable Set In Remote Landscapes Untouched by Urbanization [Berlin]

The detached, desensitized partygoers in Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” experience wonderment at the sounds of birds and nature at an upscale Roman party. Cinegoers today often respond similarly when, instead of the flat, green-screened visuals produced by The Volume technology,…

Daisy Ridley Does What She Can With An Old-Fashioned Action Formula

A team of villains seize control of a high-rise centrally located within the confines of a major city in “Cleaner.” They’ve captured the wealthy group of dignitaries gathered onsite for an extravagant gala, possess their requisite list of demands, and…

Seth Rollins Books His Ticket to Elimination Chamber and Everything Else You Missed on ‘WWE Raw’ on Netflix

It was another action-packed night of drama on WWE Raw as we move one week closer to Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto, with three huge matches for the show being finalized, feuds being teased for the weeks ahead, and a…

Cancel Her All You Want, But I’m Afraid I Love Bridget Jones, Just As She Is

Like most people who watch her, I love Bridget Jones. I fear, at times, that I am her. And the fact that I am a heavy-set man slumping towards middle age who has as much desire to be a professional…

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