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A Storm Foretold Explores Roger Stone on January 6 Insurrection

@Courtesy of Abramorama  Christoffer Guldbrandsen’s A Storm Foretold is a frightening exposé of the behind-the-scenes role Roger Stone played in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, just three years ago this week. The Danish documentarian was able to spend time with Stone during the run-up to the insurrection, and what he…

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Film Review – A Fascinating Probe of Innocence and Guilt

Crime makes for compelling cinema for a number of reasons. It’s not typically clear right away who the culprit is, and the journey to that discovery, filled with red herrings and unexpected twists and turns, can make even a mundane setup interesting. There are a range of themes and tones possible within the crime genre,…

What to Watch This Weekend – December 29-31, 2023

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. What to Watch This Weekend – December 29-31, 2023 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…

Stamped from the Beginning/ An Informative Chronicle of Racism in America

People are prone to prejudice, to latch on to beliefs they may have about a particular person or group and apply them broadly. In most cases, there is little basis to these preconceived notions, and they can be incredibly damaging. But there is a reason they exist, because stereotypes are perpetuated by those who wish…

The Color Purple: Fantasia Barrino Leads Empowering Musical Update

@Courtesy of Warner Brothers Losing love can lead to harrowing heartbreak, but finding inner strength and resilience can guide people to eventually rediscover endearment and joy. Celie Harris-Johnson, the protagonist of the successful The Color Purple franchise, certainly knows that pain in the new screen adaptation. Torn apart from her sister and her children in…

‘Rose,’ A Sensitive Look Into The Perception Of Schizophrenia

The film, written and directed by Niels Arden Oplev, begins with a beautiful scene depicting the character of Inger, played by Sofie Gråbøl, combing her hair. This moment evokes Marina Abramović’s Art must be beautiful, Artist must be beautiful. In 1975, this apparently innocuous gesture was used by the performance artist as a tool to…

‘The Iron Claw’ Film Review – A Chronicle of a Devastating Sports Dynasty

Family expectations can have a tremendous effect on shaping a person. Some parents may wish for their children to become doctors or lawyers, or to go into the family business, whatever that may be. But not everyone has the same instincts and natural talents for a particular field, and may end up postponing or sacrificing…

‘Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire’ Film Review – A Disaster of Epic Proportions

Making a popular science fiction movie can be challenging since audiences will almost certainly come in with a set of expectations that compare new material to the many iconic films, TV series, comics, and books that have influenced them. Adapting a beloved work for the screen is always a risk since casting actors as characters…

‘One Life,’ Anthony Hopkins Revives The British Schindler

The story about British humanitarian Nicholas Winton lands the silver screen, through the  biographical drama that had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and its European premiere at the 2023 London Film Festival. One Life retraces the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who during the months…

What to Watch This Weekend – December 22-24, 2023

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 time. Watch above and read below for our recommendations of a few worthwhile…

‘Anyone But You’ Film Review – An Entertaining Sparring Comedy

People who are destined to be together – or even just those who might have some chemistry – don’t always meet at the right time and under the right circumstances. A chance encounter might not happen due to the slightest delay on one person’s part or something entirely beyond their control, and one or both…