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The Batman / Video Review : Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 22 : Film Critic vs Film Critic

Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 22 : 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 &…

Review: Excellent Performances, Gorgeous Design Make ‘Cyrano’ A Must-See

Cyrano – filmmaker Joe Wright’s latest lavish period romance – is the perfect antidote to the plethora of cynical, downbeat and post-apocalyptic entertainment that has been filling our screens in recent months. At its heart, the movie musical is a celebration of love in all of its complexities. The Magnificent Seven and Hillbilly Elegy actress…

Film Review – ‘No Exit’ is a Claustrophobic Survival Thriller

People rarely want to accept their circumstances when they’re not ideal. online pharmacy strattera over the counter with best prices today in the USA That may lead them to try to improve them or to give up altogether, less than confident that they will eventually get better. In times of desperation, those who believe they…

TV Review: ‘Severance’ Creatively Explores the Drawbacks of Spending Too Much Time at the Office

A proper work-life balance is a difficult thing to achieve. Those who truly love what they do professionally may find it challenging to pull themselves away when they are supposed to be relaxing or spending time with family, and careers that could be rewarding might not be due to the strenuous and unreasonable demands of…

Film Review – ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

Strong female characters fighting their pasts in order to protect the future for themselves and the people they care about has become a powerful driving force in popular horror franchises sequels in recent years. That’s certainly the case with Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the latest entry in the hit series that has grown in popularity since…

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…