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28 Years Later: Video Review by Matthew Schuchman

©Courtesy of Columbia Pictures When it was released in 2002, 28 Days later was revolutionary. Though it is a movie about infected individuals and not zombies, it was instrumental in reviving a horror sub-genre. And while it was scary and horrifying, it was a beast all of its own; not your typical scary movie. And,…

Russell Crowe Joins Henry Cavill in ‘Highlander’ Remake

Photo by Fred Norris – © Lightsavior Productions, LLC Russell Crowe will be joining Henry Cavill in the upcoming remake of Highlander by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists. Crowe will be playing the role of mentor to Cavill’s character, Connor MacLeod, a role akin to that of Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, played by Sean Connery in…

KPop Demon Hunters Review : The Film Creates Dance Numbers, while Others Orchestrate Elaborate Martial Arts Fight Scenes

©Courtesy of Netflix  Some choreographers create dance numbers, while others orchestrate elaborate martial arts fight scenes. The K-Pop trio known as Huntrix have the chops for both. They were raised to battle demons, but their power comes from their music. Unfortunately, Huntrix might face a “live-by-the-sword-die-by-the-sword” situation when a demonic boy band tries to steal…

F1 : The Movie Review : The Film Garnered the Pole Position for the Oscar Nods

©Courtesy of Apple Original Films / Warner Bros. Despite being mesmerized by the way ”Top Gun: Maverick”was shot, I was skeptical about how Joseph Kosinski would shoot Formula One aka “F1”. Growing up, I witnessed the adrenaline-fueled F1 races and understood that using green screen or CGI was not an option to capture the loudness…

Tribeca Festival: Raoul’s: A New York Story is a Delectable Portrait of the Iconic French Bistro

Food-driven documentaries have become as abundant in recent years as the number of chic eateries striving to become the next most successful restaurant in New York City. But the history behind the French bistro, Raoul’s, which has garnered acclaim since it opened in Soho in the 1970s, proves that it deserves to be celebrated in…

Darren Aronofsky Reportedly to Direct ‘Breakthrough’ Starring Dwayne Johnson

Photo by Photo credit: Niko Tavernise – © MMXIV Paramount Pictures Corporation and Regency Engtertainment (USA), Inc. All Rights Reserved. Director Darren Aronofsky is reportedly in early conversations to direct Breakthrough, an A24 movie that will star Dwayne Johnson. If things go as planned, Aronofsky will be returning to A24 after directing The Whale, which won…

Materialists : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Celine Song

©Courtesy of A24 Materialists : A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Director : Celine Song  Producer : David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Celine Song Screenwriter : Celine song Distributor : A24 Production Co : Killer Films, 2AM Rating : R (Brief Sexual Material|Language) Genre :Roamnce,…

Netflix’s Squid Game Season 3 Legacy Trailer Debut

Courtesy of Netflix Squid Game is a fan-beloved Korean drama that quickly became a cultural phenomenon and Netflix’s most popular show ever. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game continues to captivate global audiences, smashing multiple records with its Season 2 return in December 2024, including most views for a show in its premiere week and…

Open Roads: The Great Ambition : Exclusive Interview with Director Andrea Segre

@Courtesy of Lucky Red The Great Ambition : Enrico Berlinguer and PCI challenge Cold War divisions. They seek government entry for five years, speaking with Christian Democrats. Director : Andrea Segre Producer : Martička Božilova, Neda Milanova, Gregorio Paonessa, Marta Donzelli, Joseph Rouschop, Francesco Bonsembiante Screenwriter : Marco Pettenello, Andrea Segre Production Co : Ministero della Cultura (MiC), Vivo Film, RAI…

Konami Announces Remake of ‘Silent Hill’ Game

As part of its Press Start online presentation this week, Konami announced that It will be remaking Silent Hill. The long-rumored project will be developed in collaboration with Bloober Team, the group that developed the Silent Hill 2 remake last year. According to a statement from the Bloober Team: “Our collaboration with Konami has been…

NYAFF 2025 | First Wave of Highlights Unveiled

The New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center announce first highlights from the 24th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF). From July 11 to July 24, FLC is proud to host 40 features of the more than 100 films featured in this year’s festival, with additional films and screenings running from July 11…