Saoirse Ronan Gives A Stirring Performance In Beautiful, Poetic Drama

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Saoirse Ronan Gives A Stirring Performance In Beautiful, Poetic Drama

Summary The Outrun is a wonderful feature debut with a clear vision. The film captures nature's beauty and creates a balance between the protagonist and her surroundings. The pacing could have been improved, but the film offers a nuanced understanding…

The Legacy Of The “Fighter”: Featuring Hrithik Roshan!

Fighter (2024): Starring Hrithik Roshan (Center), Deepika Padukone (Left), and Anil Kapoor (Right)On January 25, 2023, history was created in Hindi cinema with the release of the SRK-starring mega-blockbuster “Pathaan”. But, can you imagine, that same history was repeated one…

‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Review — André Holland Crafts a Work of Art

The Big Picture Exhibiting Forgiveness portrays generational trauma and healing realistically, avoiding the extremes of easy resolution or permanent severance. The film features outstanding performances from André Holland and John Earl Jelks, who portray complex and deeply flawed characters. The…

Chris Nash’s Debut Heralds A Major New Voice In Horror [Sundance]

The first of many misdirects of perspective occurs in the opening shot of “In a Violent Nature.” The film opens with off-screen voices in discussion as the camera fixes its glance on what appears like a slipshod frame of a…

Dosh Featured, Reviews Film Threat

SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! There is a lot of ground to cover in the just over fourteen minutes plus credits runtime of Dosh, which aims to be a bold statement film. At the forefront of issues addressed is the…

The Kitchen Review: A Futuristic Take on Community Survival

With a stylish cinematic charm that relies heavily on compelling storytelling and unique performances, Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya’s collaborative work on The Kitchen sends a resounding yet mournful echo across the grey skyline of future London. Assembled on a…

Pedro Pascal Is A Sad Henchman In Stylish, Energetic Action Dramedy

Summary Freaky Tales captivates with its high energy, grit, and characters that are easy to root for. The film combines multiple storylines with gusto, though it could have been more cohesive. The supernatural elements in the film don't fully work,…

A Haunting Journey Into The Horrors Of Indigenous Past [Sundance]

Every so often, a film comes along that, as if out of nowhere, leaves an unexpected impression and a need to find a moment to take in all that was witnessed fully; it’s a phenomenon that can come from any…

The Book of Harth Featured, Reviews Film Threat

The Book of Harth is a fascinating documentary directed by Pierre Guillet in which New York City conceptual artist David Harth wraps up the first 20-year phase of an art project where he asks celebrities to sign a King James…

Miller’s Girl Review: Subtle Tension Meets Flat Execution

A sinister saga of artistry and amorous fascination, Jade Halley Bartlett‘s Miller’s Girl grapples with complexities but suffers from poor execution and an insufficient storyline. Introducing an enigmatic protagonist, Cairo Sweet (Jenna Ortega) – a prodigious young writer with an…

Queer Drama Blurs Fact & Fiction As A Writer Leads A Double Life

Summary In Sebastian, Max leads a double life as a writing student and a sex worker, using his experiences for material. The film explores the themes of identity, intimacy, and shame in the context of Max's dual existence. Sebastian is…

Imprisoned Fathers Attempt To Connect With Their Children In This Emotion-Soaked Documentary [Sundance]

It’s safe to assume that, were one to simply look at the film’s runtime or consider the basic concept surrounding the documentary “Daughters,“ there’s presumably much more to this than a simple film about a Father-Daughter dance organized for one…

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