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Film Review- Exploring Charted Ground with “Uncharted”

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; video games will be the next source to overtake the comic book blockbuster film slate. Adapting video games to the big screen has had its problems. But with the recent positive reception to the Sonic the Hedgehog film and the brilliant final product of Werewolves Within,…

Back to That Day : Review / Seira Maeda’S Poignant Film About Loss, Transition, and Consolation

Comparisons may be odious, but I couldn’t help but thinking of Yasujiro Ozu’s shomingeki films (like his so-called “Noriko trilogy”) while watching Back to That Day, a remarkable new release by the young director Seira Maeda of the Chicago Japan Film Collective.  While there is only a hint of Ozu’s cinematographic style here, the 26-year-old…

Film Review – ‘Blacklight’ is Lackluster Liam Neeson Fare on Autopilot

It’s hard to find an actor as capable of dependably churning out action thrillers as Liam Neeson. online pharmacy buy estrace online with best prices today in the USA Decades ago, the actor earned awards attention for his roles in films like Schindler’s List, Michael Collins, and Kinsey, and made a brief return to high-prestige…

REVIEW: New Family Drama ‘Bel-Air’ is Worthy Heir to ‘Fresh Prince’ Throne

An excellent new family drama featuring a talented, likable cast debuts on Peacock Sunday. The fact that Bel-Air is a more serious reimagining of Will Smith’s iconic 1990s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, should not be counted against it. The new show has an equally charming lead in Jabari Banks and captures a lot of…

Film Review – ‘Bigbug’ is a Delightfully Imaginative and Truly Frightening Satire from Jean-Pierre Jeunet

French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a builder of worlds. For each of his projects, he imagines a universe that may not be all that different than our own yet is touched by some degree of magic, or at least a series of unlikely coincidences that add up to something majestic. His most celebrated works include…

Film Review – ‘I Want You Back’ is a Completely Enjoyable Breakup Romantic Comedy

No one is in a great place after a breakup. It’s not a recommended time to make big life decisions, especially since circumstances will surely have changed that it hardly seems like the ideal moment to try something new. Relying on friends for support can be helpful and absolutely crucial, but it’s rare to find…

TV Review – Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ is Fabulous, Fascinating Entertainment

In today’s digital age, reputation is everything. Appearing well-connected and well-known is crucial to building new relationships, and it’s hard to get anywhere without the right person’s recommendation or endorsement. There are plenty of people who are famous for no real reason at all, yet once they’ve achieved a certain level of repute, they’re in…

Death on the Nile / Video Review : Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 21

Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 21 Film Critic : Andrew Korpan Andrew Korpan, I’m an entertainment journalist for a few outlets including At The Movies Online, Coastal House Media, and Film Focus Online. I write reviews, box office recaps, and have been lucky enough to conduct interviews with some amazing people. I’m…

The Pact Portrays Karen Blixen As An Intriguingly Mephistophelian Presence

Bille August, the Danish Academy Award winning director, returns with a hauntingly beautiful depiction of Baroness Karen Christenze von Blixen-Finecke. The Pact — part of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and AFI European Union Films Showcase — is a remarkable adaptation of Bjørnvig’s bestselling memoir.  The story is set in the year 1948, when…

American Underdog DVD Review: Zachary Levi Scores as Kurt Warner in Sentimental Faith-based NFL Biopic

Being driven by tireless personal perseverance and supportive relationships is a powerful aid in helping people overcome their present struggles and achieve their ultimate dreams. Former NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner is one such person who didn’t allow his initially meager circumstances define him; he eventually overcame his discouraging situation of being an undrafted free agent…

TV Review – ‘Suspicion’ is a Fast-Paced Global Thriller from Apple TV+

The surveillance technology that exists at this moment in time is so advanced that many are concerned that we as a society have reached a point of no return where true privacy has been lost forever. Corporations make money based on their ability to predict the spending habits and likely trends of consumers and manipulate…