Class structures exist in every society, and their gradual dissolution is often considered a hallmark of productive evolution and modernization. But no matter how much equality is achieved and how much the playing field might be figuratively leveled, there will still be those with tremendous means that exert an unbelievable power over those who have…
Walls and borders can have different effects on people. In some cases, they are boundaries that must be respected and enable those within them to appreciate that which they have with contentment. In others, it instills a yearning to see what else must be out there, which may manifest into a rebellious spirit that demands…
Everyone wants to achieve some degree of success. Whether that translates to a desire for fame and renown or merely the amassing of assets to live comfortably and happily depends on a person’s specific interests and the type of personality they have. What might be enough for one individual may not be for another, and…
Pedro Almodóvar is a filmmaker who has been regaling audiences with his fantastical and deeply engrossing stories for decades. Among his most celebrated works are Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother, Talk to Her, and Volver. His ability to flesh out the inner thoughts and characteristics of seemingly ordinary…
Gekidan Hitori’s Asakusa Kid is shot in Japan and retraces the life of Takeshi Kitano and his first experiences as a comedian of “Beat.” Considered one of the most important living oriental directors for his peculiar style and the originality of his cinema, this biopic is based on Kitano’s autobiography. Through a series of insightful…
In 1999, The Matrix was released, pulling audiences deep into a rabbit hole of questioned existence and disturbingly powerful artificial intelligence. Though its sequels, released back-to-back four years later, were tepidly received, the concept still set the standard for a generation of science fiction and action, with its premise reworked in a number of projects…
Tense, tumultuous circumstances often have a unique way of driving former allies apart, and bringing estranged opponents together. That’s certainly the case for the characters played by Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray and Jesse Metcalfe in the timely new action cyber-thriller, Fortress. The equally emotionally and visually-driven film was written by Alan Horsnail and directed…
Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 20 Film Critic : Abe Friedtanzer Abe Friedtanzer is a film and TV enthusiast who spent most of the past fifteen years in New York City. He has been the editor of MoviesWithAbe.com and TVwithAbe.com since 2007, and has been predicting the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and…
It’s never easy to say goodbye. Many people are not afforded the opportunity to know when the end is coming, and those who are often are less than eager to speak about it for fear of making it more difficult. Advances in medicine and technology have meant that life can be prolonged, even in the…
Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 19 Film Critic : Joey Magidson Joey is the owner and editor-in-chief of Awards Radar. For nearly a decade and a half, he served as a writer at The Awards Circuit (even back when it was still called The Oscar Igloo). A member of the Critic Choice…
All realms of life are driven by a sense of shock and wonder, from the working class on the fringe of society to the wealthy and powerful, especially when its members are continuously driven by seduction and treachery. That’s certainly the case for the troubled anti-hero and the people of various backgrounds he forms relationships…
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