It’s an admirable thing for first-generation Americans, now raising their own kids, to seek to avoid the traumas imposed upon them by harsher parents. Parents who had carried ideas about bringing up children from a less forgiving culture. In the…
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It starts innocuously enough. “Krazy House,” the English-language debut of Dutch filmmakers Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil, launches with a ‘90s family sitcom parody that ribs their cheese and cringe. Complete with the laughter of a live studio…
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Summary The cast commits to the ridiculousness of the script, but the film tests the audience's patience with slow pacing. The script's examination of masculinity is weak. Despite committed performances, Krazy House fails to execute its potential. At every Sundance…
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Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber’s chilling and engrossing documentary “War Game” begins ominously, moves with urgency, and never lets up. The film begins with two suspicious men surveilling the capitol building in Washington D.C. and the surrounding era, taking photos,…
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2024 REVIEW! Good One is writer-director India Donaldson’s feature-length debut. The title references how everything can just be brushed off as a joke, even if it shouldn’t be. The 90-minute drama presents a seemingly simple story. Sam (Lily…
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Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for True Detective: Night Country Episode 3. The Big Picture The use of supernatural elements adds an eerie atmosphere to True Detective: Night Country, but the show fails to make us care about the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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