Babak Jalali’s Comedy Is an Understated Gem
“I don’t spend much time thinking,” says 20-something Donya (Anaita Wali Zada), a troubled and displaced Afghan insomniac, to her doctor in the terrific, breakthrough indie “Fremont.” Why? he asks inquisitively. “Too busy with my social life,” she answers, with…
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Wes Anderson Inspired Film Is Heartfelt & Hilarious
Home Movie Reviews Four Samosas Review: Wes Anderson Inspired Film Is Heartfelt & Hilarious Writer-director Ravi Kapoor's second feature is hysterical, heartfelt, and beautiful to look at. His script and direction are nearly flawless. Four Samosas is 2022’s best comedy. Writer-director…
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M. Night Shyamalan Reminds Why We Liked Him
At the beginning of Knock at the Cabin, we watch as seven-year-old Wen (Kristen Cui) collects grasshoppers outside a cabin in the middle of the woods. She carefully sneaks up on the bugs as she collects them in her hands,…
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A Stunning Celebration of Black Joy
The first season of Harlem, airing back in December 2021, was quick to establish itself as a fun, colorful, and poignant kaleidoscope of the modern Black experience. The series was an immediate delight that undoubtedly warranted more attention than it…
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How You Should Watch a Movie!
After completing my first-ever visit to a Showcase Luxe cinema only a week ago I somehow ended up in the last cinema left on my ‘to visit’ list so here is my Odeon Luxe review. Odeon Luxe combines the comfort…
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Nightcap | Film Threat
Running at three and a half minutes, Nicole de Meneses’ horror short, Nightcap, gets right to the point. After what appears to be a successful date, Lina (Veronica LaVery) invites J (Jiz Lee) into her apartment for a “nightcap.” Unbeknownst to…
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Doug Liman’s Kavanaugh Doc Wants Our Outrage
On the opening day of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Doug Liman’s “Justice” was announced as a last-minute, top-secret addition to the lineup. The news raised eyebrows, not only because it would mark the documentary debut of the 57-year-old filmmaker — known…
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The Issa Sisters Shine Bright As The Heroic Mardini Sisters
Home Movie Reviews The Swimmers Review: The Issa Sisters Shine Bright As The Heroic Mardini Sisters The Swimmers is a triumph in many ways. It is beautiful, heartbreaking, and profoundly moving, with stellar leading performances from the Issa sisters Nathalie…
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A Look at an Underrated Rock Icon
Home Movie Reviews ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything' Review: A Look at the Duality of One of Rock & Roll’s Greatest Icons | Sundance 2023 The documentary from Lisa Cortés explores the legacy of Little Richard and how massive his…
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Exceptional Beings | Film Threat
Co-directed by Christian Kazadi and screenwriter Njedeh Anthony, the fantasy drama Exceptional Beings posits that the ancient Greek gods do exist. Athena (Ciarra Carter) despises humanity, viewing them as insects. Her first reaction to anything is violence, as she’s always…
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Shotgun Wedding Review | The Movie Blog
Every time I think I’m done with J- Lo movies she does something to pull me right back in. I go a while in between movies but then I see something like Shotgun Wedding and I’m back in! In Shotgun…
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A Pulse-Raising Actioner With Ample Thrills & A Messy Script
Home Movie Reviews Hunt Review: A Pulse-Raising Actioner With Ample Thrills & A Messy Script The script fails to stand on its own, so it is up to Lee Jung-jae to craft a compelling narrative through his directing and performance.…
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