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‘Moss & Freud,’ An Artistic Friendship Unveiling The Act Of Creation

Academy Award-winning director James Lucas brings to the silver screen more than a conventional biopic. Moss & Freud is the extraordinary account of the never-before-told story of Supermodel Kate Moss and artist Lucian Freud’s unique friendship, that developed through the sittings that gave life to the painting Naked Portrait 2002, that sold for £3.9 million…

Wizard of the Kremlin Review : The Man Behind Putin

©Courtesy of Vertical  In retrospect, recruiting a not-so former KGB agent to run your country yields predictably disastrous consequences. Yet, the Russia’s oligarchs heedlessly did exactly that when they bankrolled Vladimir Putin’s presidential campaign. For some, like Boris Berezovsky, it wasn’t just the biggest mistake of their lives. It was the beginning of the end….

‘Marty, Life Is Short’ Applauds The Power Of Laughter Therapy

Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, retraces Martin Short’s art and career across film, television, theatre and comedy. The Canadian actor — who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy before exploring film sets and Broadway stages — has lived what one would consider a full life. He was surrounded…

“Silent Friend” Review, Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai

©Courtesy of 1-2 Special  Dr. Tony Wong is a rare beast. He is an elite researcher, who also delivers entertaining lectures. Even in English, rather than his native Cantonese, his classroom presentations could pass for a top 10 TED talk. Unfortunately, the mandatory Covid closure sends all the visiting professor’s students home, leaving him stranded…

‘Omaha,’ An Interior Journey Channelled Through A Road Trip

The American drama Omaha, directed by Cole Webley and penned by Robert Machoian, made its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as an entry in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. The narrative builds up slowly with John Magaro playing a father who takes his two children Ella (Molly Belle Wright) and Charlie (Wyatt…

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Review

©Courtesy of Crunchyroll Newcomers might be surprised by the nature and powers exhibited by so-called monsters in the world of Fuse’s manga and light novels. A slime like Rimuru Tempest (the reincarnated salaryman Satoru Mikami) possesses great power and prestige. In fact, Rimuru even attained the rank of “Demon Lord,” which, in this context, is…

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ Milan Celebrates The Forever-Cerulean Generation

Two decades later, there is a sequel celebrating the retaliation of a woman who has learnt to deal with the challenges of grind culture in the fashion world. The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), Andy (Anne Hathaway) Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) grappling with the uncertain future of Runway….

Widow’s Bay Anchors the Art of Eerie Comedy and Atmosphere

©Courtesy of Apple TV+ There’s a unique kind of tonal development that very few modern shows manage to master: balancing uncanny comedy with eerie absurd humor. The new horror dramedy show, Widow’s Bay, not only commands it, but does so with a quiet confidence that makes the whole thing feel effortless. The series hails from…

‘Straight To Hell’ Shows The Price Of Going From Patsy To Mountebank

If Italy has Wanna Marchi as the controversial figure of fortune telemarketing — portrayed in the Netflix miniseries Fortune Seller: A TV Scam — Japan’s self-made, con fortune teller is embodied by Kazuko Hosoki, depicted in the fictional Netflix series Straight To Hell. The compelling production — directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto and Norichika Oba —…

‘Been Here Stay Here’ Shows The Kerosene Charm Of A Vanishing Island

In recent times, there’s been a rise in cinematic stories unveiling the issue of climate change refugees. The documentary by Japanese-American NYC-based director David Usui captures exactly this preoccupying situation concerning an island that is bound to vanish in the United States. Been Here Stay Here plunges viewers in the remote Tangier Island, nestled in…

‘Michael’ Renders The Coming Of Age Of The King Of Pop

The biopic on the King of Pop arrives on the silver screen. Michael, written by John Logan  and directed by Antoine Fuqua, has the titular role played by Michael Jackson’s nephew,  Jaafar Jackson. The film begins in the late Sixties, when the domineering Joseph Jackson (Colman Domingo) forged The Jackson 5 and pushed little Michael…