A Documentary About Unfinished Business & A Record Store Comes Together Beautifully [TIFF]
Chances are potentially relatively high that all of us, at some point or another, have abandoned a project or two that could revolve around almost any task, from upgrades to one’s home to that yet-unfinished memoir to a rusty car…
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‘Poolman’ Review – Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut Sinks
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist. Between Charlie Chaplin, Clint Eastwood, and Ben Affleck, it’s no secret…
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‘Aggro Dr1ft’ Review – Harmony Korine’s Infrared Eyesore
With a film like Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft, it is important to take it on its own terms. There is a good chance that many will see it, grow more than a little frustrated with what he is doing, and…
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I Want to Work with the Duplass Brothers Featured, Reviews Film Threat
If you want to fulfill your dreams, just put it out there into the magical ether. That’s exactly the story of writer-director-star Drew Horton’s I Want to Work with the Duplass Brothers. In their attempt to live the Hollywood dream, Drew…
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Well Crafted But Too Tightly Focused
Brent Simon brings us his thoughts on the brand new Michael Mann biopic as he feels the documentary is well crafted but perhaps too tightly focused. Check out the full Ferrari review below. The name Ferrari conjures, even for automative…
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An Inspirational True Story That Doesn’t Go Beyond
Summary A Million Miles Away is a heartfelt biopic that showcases José Hernández's perseverance and the toll his dreams of becoming an astronaut take on his family. While the film lacks depth in exploring José's inner life and relationships, Michael…
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A Haunting in Venice Review: A Poirot Sequel That Treads the Shadows
Kenneth Branagh‘s portrayal of Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, has been a mixed bag for fans and critics alike. With A Haunting in Venice, Branagh reprises his role for the third time, following Murder on the Orient Express…
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‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 Review
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist. After two long years, The Morning Show is finally back —…
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Dakota Johnson & Sean Penn Shine in Christy Hall’s Schematic But Affecting Drama [TIFF]
The high-concept elevator pitch description for Christy Hall’s “Daddio” would probably be something along the lines of “‘Locke’ as a two-hander,” or maybe “‘Collateral’ without the killing,” though it’s better than either of those loglines might lead you to believe.…
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A Date Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Harry L. Michaels Jr. makes his writing and directing debut with the dramatic LGBTQIA+ thriller A Date. The film opens with Tracy (Denim-James Drake) dancing at a club, getting the attention of another person there. He buys the young, energetic…
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‘Bad Boy’ Review – Pain & Poetry in Prison
There must be something established right out of the gate about the drama series Bad Boy. It hails from the creator of Euphoria Ron Lesham, but it's important to specify that this is referring to the original series. In other…
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A Slow Burn Character Study With Genuine Heart
Summary "Fremont" is a quiet and slow character study that takes a thoughtful approach to depict the life of an Afghan refugee starting over in California. The movie focuses on the main character, Donya, and her gradual shift from solitude…
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