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Charlotte, Depicts The Healing Power Of Art

The animated biopic directed by Erin Warin and Tahir Rana follows the coming-of-age of artist Charlotte Salomon throughout the Second World War. Charlotte portrays how a young woman finds refuge in her craft, as she defies all odds to create her timeless chef-d’œuvre. Charlotte Salomon was a young German-Jewish painter who had to flee from…

Petite Maman, Magic Realism Pulls Together A Mother And Daughter

After the success of Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Céline Sciamma returns with a delicate cinematic fable that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality: Petite Maman. Sciamma is known for her films Water Lilies, Tomboy, Girlhood, and the stop-motion animation that she co-wrote: My Life as a Courgette. The French filmmaker has the…

TV Review – ‘Roar’ Uses Fantasy, Mystery, and Great Performances to Highlight Our Real World

For as much as gender equality has gotten better in recent years, especially as compared with previous generations, there still exists a distinct gap when it comes to pay and representation within many industries. The fact that women still move through the world in a different way than men spurs some into activism and leaves…

Review: The Brutal Truths of “The Northman”

At almost the exact same time, the film world was seemingly overtaken by two young writer/directors; Ari Aster and Robert Eggers. Both directors delivered their unique visions by way of the famed distributor, A24. Now the latter with a 90 million dollar budget through new partner Focus Features has returned with what promises to be…

Fantastic Beasts:The Secrets of Dumbledore / Video Review Above the Line vs Below the Line Episode 22 : Film Critic vs Film Critic

Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 23 : Film Critic vs Film Critic Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre &…

TV Review – ‘The First Lady’ Spotlights Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt

There are many lessons to be learned from history. The United States is a relatively young country, yet it has still evolved considerably since its founding almost two and a half centuries ago. One of the most visible people since its inception has been its President, and as technology and communication have become more advanced,…

Film Review: I’d Rather Die in an Ambulance Than Watch, “Ambulance”

Let’s not beat around the bush…no one ever expects high art from a Michael Bay film. The man himself has even admitted that he makes films for a very specific demographic that isn’t looking for deep meaning and metaphors. But Michael Bay doesn’t write anything he has directed. Based on a 2005 Danish film that…

Aline, Takes Inspiration From Céline Dion To Portray A Modern Fanny Brice

Inspired by the life of Céline Dion, director, screenwriter and actress Valérie Lemercier brings to the silver screen an homage to the singer…that is not entirely a biopic. Aline is an ambitious and energetic melange of genres, where drama, comedy and music coalesce. Valérie embodies the titular character, but the songs of Aline are entrusted…

Film Review: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Recaptures the Franchise’s Stunning Visuals, Family Humor and Sentimental Life Lessons

Repeating their previously successful actions and collaborations is proving to be prosperous for Paramount Pictures’ hit film adaptation series of the popular Sega game, Sonic the Hedgehog. The studio reunited with the 2020 movie’s director, Jeff Fowler, and writers, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, and and brought on new franchise scribe John Whittington to create…

Film Review – ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ is an Intoxicating Ode to Another Time

It’s difficult to fully capture the excitement and energy of the space race in the present moment. Scientific advancements have reached a certain point that the idea of traveling outside of the orbit of our planet doesn’t feel that outside the realm of possibility, though it’s also not the focus of those working on the…

Morbius, Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde Meet Dracula

Dr. Michael Morbius also known as the Living Vampire is part of the Marvel Universe. He was first created by writer Roy Thomas and portrayed by penciler Gil Kane, as an enemy of Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man, first published in 1971. The charm of this fictional character is how he stands on the border…