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‘Rabbit Trap’, Exclusive Video Interview With Director Bryn Chainey

©Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures and Magnet  Check out more of Our Youtube Channel.  Adriano Ercolani : Italian Film Critic and TV Author living in New York since 2011. Critics Choice Association member. Graduated in History of Cinema in Rome, he works as a freelance correspondent for some of the most important Italian outlets like Hollywood…

TIFF/Christy Review: Sydney Sweeney Packs a Punch in Biopic Boxing Drama

Photo by Eddy Chen – © courtesy of Black Bear Boxers have always been symbols of grit in a cinema. They fight not just opponents, but demons of pride, poverty, and identity. From Sylvester Stallone’s underdog triumph in “Rocky“ (1976) to Robert De Niro’s bruising portrait of self-destruction in “Raging Bull“ (1980), the ring becomes a…

“Alice in Borderland” Season 3 : Interview with Actor Kento Yamazaki & Actress Tao Tsuchiya

©Courtesy of Netflix “Alice in Borderland” : Two reluctant allies must compete in brutal games in a parallel version of Tokyo, which is the main focus of the popular Japanese series. Each game is represented by the suits of playing cards to indicate its difficulty and how much time players can stay in Borderlands. The…

Alejandro Iñárritu Brings His Film Installation To Fondazione Prada

The Academy Award-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu has marked his third collaboration with Fondazione Prada. Sueño Perro: A Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu is a multi-sensory exhibition rooted in the intersection of cinema and visual art, where old film reel catapults those who live in the digital era to a time of unpixelated…

Rhode Island International Film Festival Review: Nate and Moriah in Venice is a Slow-Burning Portrait of Love Lost and Found

There are some fantastical, romanticized love stories that burn fast and bright. There are other love stories, notably the new dramedy Nate and Moriah in Venice, that are instead textured and imperfect. Writer-director Austin Balke crafted a mesmerizing romantic story that highlights the quieter spaces of connection. The titular characters thrive in the stolen glances,…

‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Is Missing a “B” In The Title: Boring

The premises of the new film directed by Kogonada are thrilling. A wonderful cast: Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in the leading roles, supported by Kevin Kline and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. A fantastical plot: portal doors that open up to a path of self-discovery. And a screenplay written by Seth Reiss, who was critically acclaimed for The…

Alice in Borderland Season 3: Exclusive Interview with Actress Tao Tsuchiya

“Alice in Borderland” : Two reluctant allies must compete in brutal games in a parallel version of Tokyo, which is the main focus of the popular Japanese series. Each game is represented by the suits of playing cards to indicate its difficulty and how much time players can stay in Borderlands. The third season of…

“Linda Linda Linda” : Exclusive Interview with Director Nobuhiro Yamashita

©Courtesy of GKIDS The coming-of-age film ‘Linda Linda Linda’ has been digitally remastered in 4K to mark its 20th anniversary. GKIDS has secured the U.S. release of the film, which was also shown at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. In this column, we asked director Nobuhiro Yamashita, who led the project, to reflect on the…

The Conjuring : Last Rites / Madison Lawlor & Orion Smith on How to Play Young Warrens

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Check out more of our YouTube Channel  Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on  TV Tokyo’s program…

‘The History of Sound’ Review: a Stunning Drama That Shows the Connection Between Art, Emotions and Time

@Courtesy of MUBI Which is the best movie ever made about gay romance? In my case, it’s always been a split decision between Happy Together (1997) by Wong Kar-Wai and Brokeback Mountain (2005) by Ang Lee.  Well, after yesterday’s press screening, such uncertainty has been expanded to The History of Sound by Oliver Hermanus. Based…

Rhode Island International Film Festival Review: Bunnylovr is a Fascinating, Empathetic Character Study of a New York Cam-Girl

©Fair Oaks Entertainment Navigating real-life loneliness and sense of identity in an increasingly virtual world can be a constant struggle for anyone. That can be especially true for those people who seem to have a perfect life online. Becca, the protagonist in the new drama, Bunnylovr, ponders her self-worth as she contends with personal boundaries….