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Gigi & Nate : Review / A Compassionate Tale Portraying Empathetic Communication Amongst Earthlings

Director Nick Hamm — who won the BAFTA with the short film The Harmfulness of Tobacco, and directed successful films such as The Journey and Driven — returns with an upcoming coming-of-age drama. Gigi & Nate is based on a true story of a quadriplegic and a capuchin monkey, penned by screenwriter David Hudgins. The…

Film Review – ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Spins a Majestic and Engaging Tale

There are many tales of Djinn, or genies, who emerge from a lamp or some other vessel to offer the person who has released them three wishes. online pharmacy flexeril over the counter with best prices today in the USA They are traditionally known for their devious and clever ways, fulfilling only very specific pieces…

Monthly Classics at Japan Society: Kihachi Okamoto’s Kill! Still Holds Its Power To Deconstruct Archetypes

Japan Society has recently announced its autumn line-up for Monthly Classics, that includes a 35mm screening of the film written and directed by Kihachi Okamoto: Kill!. This is a satirical chambara — a sub-category of the Japanese period drama known as jidaigeki — that is characterised by duels just like Western and swashbuckler films. The…

Review: Strong “Private Desert” Examines Masculinity and Unexpected Love in a Contradictory Brazil

Masculinity in crisis with repressed sexuality has been depicted in numerous forms and levels, especially the lone policeman with a dubious past who struggles with his identity. But the Brazilian drama “Private Desert” gets an unusual virtual touch when a nuanced transgender character is the center of an unexpected queer love story trapped under patriarchy. The…

Film Review: It Might be Worth Looking for “Samaritan”

Upon first seeing the teasers for Sylvester Stallone’s new film, Samaritan, one thought ran through my mind; “this is pretty much the same thing as Archenemy.” There are automatic differences straight from the get-go, but this is entering into Dante’s Peak/Volcano territory. Is this just a surface level comparison? Are these two wildly different films…

Film Review – ‘The Good Boss’ Examines Workplace Dynamics and What Success Truly Means

What constitutes a good boss? A knowledgeable professional, a solid performer, and someone who can recognize and harness talent are key qualities that come to mind. The ability to excel in difficult situations, however, is just as important. A supervisor who is generous with vacation time may be well-liked, but that person must also be…

Film Review: Orphan: First Kill Features Isabelle Fuhrman Cunningly Reviving the Horror Prequel Subgenre

People who suffer the same devastating circumstance can often find their own unique ways to contend with their grief. While feeling disengaged from society after losing their family connection can become overwhelming, for example, some people resort to manipulating those who are still in their lives in order to regain a sense of control. That’s…

Beast : Movie Review / Idris Elba Fights Lion on the Survival Thriller

Ever since Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” took a huge bite out of the worldwide box office, the man vs nature theme has established a strong footing on the silver screen. This time, we are faced with the king of the jungle as the monstrous threat. “Beast,” a suspense-filled action-horror entry, is so intense that nobody could…

‘Three Minutes: A Lengthening’ Brings the Ghosts of the Holocaust Back to Life

As its title promises, Three Minutes: A Lengthening extends the lives of its unsuspecting characters far beyond the realm of individual memory, offering a poignant and sensitive tribute to so many lives erased by the Holocaust. Bianca Stigter’s cinematic masterwork of style and sensibility now becomes a most worthy addition to the pantheon of films…

TV Review: “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” a Full Comedic Turn with Tons of Ties to the MCU

Agree or not, the Disney+ entries into the whole MCU are starting to feel a bit claustrophobic. Every time a new show comes out, that feeling of being surround by Marvel sets in. Are they all doing the same thing? What will be different about this one? Do I need to watch this to stay…

Film Review – ‘Spin Me Round’ is a Well-Cast Culinary Comedy

There is a certain appeal to chain restaurants. They are reliably consistent in different places and are often family-friendly with their menu choices. What they are typically not is sophisticated and high-brow, but that doesn’t stop them from marketing themselves as such. For a manager who dumps alfredo sauce out of a bag, the prospect…