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‘The Bear’ Meets Romeo & Juliet In Alonso Ruizpalacios’ Sharp Migration Drama Starring Rooney Mara [Berlinal]
Labyrinthine corridors connect the sprawling worlds within The Grill, a traditional eatery by the hustle and bustle of Times Square in “La Cocina.” Open one door, and you are in the kitchen, a boiler room of rage and frustration tamed…
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Ian McShane’s Exquisite Performance Is The Highlight Of A Moody Hitman Drama
Summary American Star is a thriller starring Ian McShane as an aging hitman on his last assignment. The film rejects conventions and expectations, opting for a more understated and provocative narrative. McShane's performance injects humanity into the character, straddling the…
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‘Bleeding Love’ Review — Ewan and Clara McGregor Make This a Worthwhile Trip
The Big Picture Interesting, stylized cinematography and stunning performances by Ewan and Clara McGregor elevate Bleeding Love above its clichés. The film builds on addiction story tropes in an authentic and interesting way, focusing on health and healing. Bleeding Love…
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It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point Featured, Reviews Film Threat
It’s hard not to find yourself firmly in writer/director Daniel Kremer’s corner in It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point. The documentary begins with a videotape of Kremer as a 12-year-old boy suffering from a chronic stammer. The footage was culled…
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Father-Daughter Drama’s Stylization Smothers Acting From Clara & Ewan McGregor
Summary Soulful, present performances from Clara & Ewan McGregor Some standout scenes & an emotionally resonant climax Script over-relies on expository devices When it comes to film style, I don't have a strong preference for either a heavy hand or…
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Reflect Featured, Reviews Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! A cosmic powerhouse goes a concept too far in writer/director Dana Kippel’s spiritual sci-fi shindig Reflect. Summer (Dana Kippel) needs to get away from it all, in this case, Los Angeles and her cocky boyfriend James (Corey…
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Mexico Barbaro II Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Anthologies can express a theme or give different directors a chance to tell a story within a larger framework. Enter at your peril into the gore-soaked transgressive film Mexico Barbaro II. The horror anthology tells eight stories of Mexican horror without…
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Madame Web Review: A Woven Tale of Potential and Missteps
In the ever-expanding universe of superhero films, Sony’s attempt to further enrich its Spider-Man Universe (SSU) brings us Madame Web, a film that dances on the edge of innovation but struggles to find its footing. Directed by S. J. Clarkson…
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Launch At Paradise Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Launch At Paradise is an intriguing science-fiction film. If you enjoy films like Tenet and Edge of Tomorrow, then director Carrie Ann Quinn and star-screenwriter Daniel Mitura’s multi-layered storyline will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It asks interesting questions about the…
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Suncoast Review: Laura Chinn’s Impressive Coming-of-Age Debut
Suncoast is a coming-of-age drama film that marks the directorial debut of Laura Chinn, who draws upon her personal life experiences from the early 2000s for the screenplay, a project that notably made it to the 2020 Black List—an annual…
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Werewolves in the Lone Star State Featured, Reviews Film Threat
While nobody knows the exact origins of chicken-fried steak, we have a pretty good idea that its roots trace back to West European immigrants bringing their recipes to Texas in the 1800s. Likely a variant of the German wiener schnitzel…
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Dandelions Featured, Reviews Film Threat
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Dandelions is a brave and deeply personal documentary from writer-director Basil Mironer. What do you do if you have a family you never knew about in a different country? This question propels the filmmaker…
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