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Godzilla Minus One Reflects the Intentions of 1954’s Version

@Courtesy of Toho Co., LTD. A month after I saw the film, “Godzilla Minus One” at the Japan Society, I really wanted to see how this film did at the U.S box office, which is more than most people have anticipated. So, I decided to take some time to write about this remarkable film which was special…

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’: TV Review – An Inspiring and Fantastical Adaptation of the Novels

@Courtesy of Disney, Percy Jackson and Olympians Contending with unexpected changes can be challenging for anyone as they enter the next stage in their life. That’s especially true for preteens who are encountering their first pivotal existential crisis, such as the titular demigod in the new fantasy television series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” For…

‘The Zone of Interest’ Film Review – A Disturbingly Normal Portrait of Complicity

One of the benefits of social media and increasingly accessible and advanced technology is that news can be transmitted at rapid speed to the entire world. Atrocities can’t happen as easily without people being made aware of them, though the prominence of misinformation also leads to doubt being sown about whether an image or video…

“Wonka” Video Review : Above the Line vs Below the Line Episodes 37

Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,…

The Taste of Things – France’s Appetizing Oscar Submission

Is it possible to taste a film? Colorful images and descriptions of aromas and flavors can help create an environment akin to a dining experience, but to be so immersed in the cooking, seasoning, and actual eating process is something else. Trần Anh Hùng’s latest film, The Taste of Things, is a delicate and scrumptious…

‘Call Me Dancer,’ A Thought-Provoking Dance Doc With A Rare View

“In India people think there’s no future in dancing” this is how Manish introduces us to his story. He further adds how those who come from a humble background, like himself, consider dancing a hobby for rich people and not a profession that can allow a livelihood. The documentary Call Me Dancer, directed by Leslie Shampaine…

What to Watch This Weekend – December 15-17, 2023

Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. It’s time for another edition of What to Watch This Weekend! As we bring you reviews and interviews of the latest major and independent releases, we want to be sure you know what to plan to see and stream on your own…

Maestro Video Review : Above the Line vs Below the Line Episodes 36

Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,…

‘Slow’ Film Review – Asexuality in Focus in Lithuania’s Oscar Submission

Relatively recent definitions of different types of sexual orientation and gender identity have helped to shine a spotlight on those who most certainly already existed but didn’t – and still might not – necessarily fit into a particular box. Because society has largely advocated for heteronormative relationships throughout history, it can be difficult for those…

Denny Tedesco’s ‘Immediate Family’ Traces the Half-Century Career of The Section

@Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures  There’s a scene near the end of Immediate Family when several grizzled musicians, now in their seventies, are seen walking through Times Square as they reminisce about the decades they’d spent together as a session band. As the men negotiate a zebra crossing on Broadway, it’s hard not to think—for one…

BritBox’s ‘Archie’ Offers a Superb Glimpse into the Inner Cary Grant

@Courtesy of BritBox The world knew him as Cary Grant, that suave and sophisticated leading man who charmed moviegoers during the Golden Age of Hollywood. But he was born Archibald Alexander Leach in England, where he spent a Dickensian childhood beset by poverty and domestic abuse. Young Archie abhorred his upbringing so much that at…