You know what they say: First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes another marriage. Then comes...a family reunion in Greece? Alright, maybe that's not quite what they say, but for those of us who have spent the last 21…
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The question at hand is whether an episodic series about a struggling and inept Hollywood production company is meant to be fact or fiction. That’s the question laid before Brian A. Metcalf’s UnderDeveloped. Bottom Dwellers Film is in serious trouble…
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Thank you FANdation, We are back with another recap of our favorite “I don’t even know who’s really in charge anymore” show Foundation Season 2 Episode 9. I’m your host, Anthony, and I will do my best to be your guide…
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I consider myself something of a soccer documentary connoisseur. From Max’s Angel City series to Matildas on Disney+ and Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu, I’ve devoured them all. Copa 71 brings another little-known story to light — so little known…
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What is the fine line between altruism and narcissism, and what happens when “higher-calling” religious beliefs blur those demarcations? That vague space is not exactly what celebrated doc filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine are trying to resolve in their…
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The word “vampire” conjures immediate images of men exuding aristocratic masculinity – tall, dark, and handsome. Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi, Brad Pitt, Frank Langella. Before Bram Stoker, the word “vampire” had an almost universally female connotation in film and society:…
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Before we see a single frame of The Zone of Interest, from Sexy Beast and Under the Skin director Jonathan Glazer, we can feel the all-encompassing nature of evil. As the words “The Zone of Interest” appear on the screen,…
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Summary My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is like reuniting with a chaotic and fun-loving family, sparking joy and nostalgia. The film features stunning visuals of Greece and the hilarious Theia Voula steals the show with her comedic dialogue. However,…
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A huge shout-out to Brian Metcalf who sent me the pilot episode to check out. Here’s my Underdeveloped review. Stan, an inexperienced slacker, is given the opportunity to work at a film studio by its owner who is also his…
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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. Eight movies in, you might expect a franchise to start getting…
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Casino movies have been popular for decades and for a good reason. The emotional roller-coaster that the gamers on the big screen invoke is simply phenomenal. After all, the high stakes, the desperation, and the big wins that come with…
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TELLURIDE – The life of Diana Nyad is the sort of true story that’s absolutely ripe for a movie biopic. A record-setting distance swimmer in her 20s, she retired at the age of 30 to pursue a career in sports…
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