Sometimes the most enticing modern stories that reflect on contemporary societal dilemmas are driven by elements of the most classic folklores. That’s certainly the case with Netflix‘s newly released fantasy television show, The Sandman, which is in part inspired by the classic eponymous mythical spiritual being who brings people good dreams. The Sandman‘s overall story…
The original Predator is an undeniable classic. It holds court with a handful of genre films that when broken down, are the blueprints for great film making. Robocop, Child’s Play, and Predator are all great examples. Even if you’ve seen them hundreds of times and know the twists and turns, they are so brilliantly put…
When a storm is approaching, the smart thing to do is to stay inside and make sure that you’re adequately prepared. For some, that means being well-stocked with party supplies, to ensure that the action outside is matched by excitement and excess inside. But focusing too much on lavish pleasures can get in the way…
Film Critic : Abe Friedtanzer Abe Friedtanzer is a film and TV enthusiast who spent most of the past fifteen years in New York City. He has been the editor of MoviesWithAbe.com and TVwithAbe.com since 2007, and has been predicting the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards since he was allowed to stay up…
Setting realistic, relatable messages and characters of the modern day against genuinely entertaining and frightening visual tropes is one of the leading ways for filmmakers to create a unique entry in the horror genre. Three-time Academy Award nominated scribe, John Logan did just that when he wrote and made his feature directorial debut on the…
The Sales Girl is part of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival line-up. This film from Mongolia, written and directed by Janchivdorj Sengedorj, is an original coming-of-age story that comes with dildos. Cashier girl Namuuna, after slipping on a banana and breaking her leg, must find someone to temporarily take her place at work….
The Japanese film Offbeat Cops, part of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival line-up, presents a feel-good story about making amends, written and directed by Eiji Uchida. The film begins and ends with the mystery and solution of the “pre-called burglaries” case. It involves a small gang that phones elderly women and deceitfully gains…
The ability to move travel throughout the world without being noticed, let alone remembered, is a vital characteristic for any spy. But that ability is quickly taken away from Ryan Gosling’s protagonist of Court Gentry, a top covert operative for the American government, in Netflix’s new spy thriller, The Gray Man, after he uncovers a…
The title Not Okay has a double meaning that serves to accurately describe its content. Its surface definition stems from its protagonist’s assertion about her mental state following her survival of a deadly terrorist attack in Paris. Its secondary, and perhaps more potent explanation, is about how completely unacceptable her behavior is because she was…
At this point no is surprised anymore by the talent Jordan Peele exhibits as a filmmaker/story teller. Whether it is movie making, sports, or whatever field you want to choose; most people will allude to the “Sophomore Slump.” The second time around is where someone proves if they are for real or not. But in…
The diverse selection of motion pictures of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival allows audiences to look back on the years we’ve recently traversed. The Japanese film Ribbon is an excellent example, bringing to the screen a whimsically inspiring coming-of-age story about a young art student in the midst of the Covid crisis. What…
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