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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…

Film Review – ‘Moonfall’ is Roland Emmerich’s Latest Visually Stunning but Predictable Sci-fi Disaster Thriller

The fight to save and protect humanity from a surprising uprise by an antagonistic force in the science field has long intrigued audiences, in terms of entertainment, but has become increasingly realistic and relatable in recent years. Expert action-thriller filmmaker, Roland Emmerich is once again showcasing how humanity around the world must learn how to…

TV Review – #1 Netflix Korean Series ‘All of Us Are Dead’ is Standard Teen Zombie Fare

What is it about society these days that series about the outbreak of a very contagious disease are in high demand and topping viewership charts? online pharmacy buy estrace with best prices today in the USA It might make sense to see TV as an escape from reality, where people are free to roam about…

The Sundance Winning film, “Nanny” Examines the Mindset and Experience of Immigrant Worker with a Supernatural Twist

Sierra Leonean-American director Nikyatu Jusu has made “Nanny” — a remarkable feature debut which grapples with cultural alienation and familial disconnection through the life of Aisha (Anna Diop), a Senegalese immigrant who has moved to New York City with the intent of bringing her own son to the States from Senegal. The pressure is on…

Film Review – ‘The Worst Person in the World’ is a Resonant Character Piece from Joachim Trier

Opportunities and relationships don’t always present themselves at the right time. Someone can go about living for years and never find a partner, only to stumble upon multiple options at precisely the same moment. Having to choose between two – or more – prospective partners can be difficult, and it’s made even more complicated when…

Pam & Tommy : TV Review / A Examination Into Poignant Love and Gender Double Standards

The salacious, tumultuous marriage between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee possessed all the fascinating qualities that instantly turned it into highly publicized tabloid fodder in the mid-1990s. Like many of the other major pop culture events of the decade, the public is nostalgically embracing the rise and fall of the union between the Baywatch actress…

Sundance Film Festival Review: Festival Favorite ‘Navalny’ is a Gripping Documentary Thriller

Mounting a campaign against a powerful regime in any environment can be a challenge. But when the reason for action is because of widespread corruption, it’s a battle that may be impossible to win since the other side will be willing to take any and all necessary action, regardless of its legality. The current state…