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‘Army of the Dead’ Video Review : So heavy handed that it’s like a wet fart in a funeral procession

Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 7 : Film Critic vs Film Critic 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. online pharmacy propecia over the counter with best…

P!NK: All I Know So Far, Portrait Of An Inspirational Lady

Alecia Beth Moore, known professionally as P!NK, is known for her acrobatic performances as a singer and songwriter. But the documentary directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), that will available globally on Prime Video from May 21st, unveils a humane portrait of the American artist. In the past few years, Hollywood blockbusters have addressed…

Review: Spiral- A lesson in missing the point

Let’s get a little personal here. I remember seeing the original Saw when it came to theaters. I wasn’t the film’s biggest fan, but I appreciated its final twist. It didn’t matter if you figured it out ahead of time, or not. It was well conceived and delivered. As the subsequent films went down the…

Netflix’s “The Woman in the Window” Video Review : The Mistake is Using Event as a Mystery Rather Than Her Actual World is Mystery!

Above the Line vs Below the Line.   Episode 6 : Filmmaker vs Film Critic Filmmaker : Victoria Negri Victoria is an award-winning filmmaker and ultra marathon runner. Her feature directorial debut, Gold Star – which she wrote, directed, produced and acted in -features Oscar-nominated actor Robert Vaughn in his last on-screen performance. Gold Star won…

Netflix’s ‘Dance of the 41’ : A Film That Ends Where It Should Begin — Film Review

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Promising Young Woman, A Shambolic Amalgamation of Girl Power Films – Film Review

Always considered a promising girl and an excellent medical student, Cassandra Thomas loses the centre of her life due to a very painful circumstance. This is the story of Promising Young Woman, that portrays a constant thought, an obsession to right the wrongs of the past. The film marks the directorial debut of British actress…

Film Review – ‘Oxygen’ is a Tense, Claustrophobic Thriller

There’s something very disorienting about waking up in a place you don’t recognize. It’s a feeling we’ve likely all experienced at least once in our lives, after emerging from a particularly long or deep sleep. Jet lag can fuel a confusion in the body about what time it’s supposed to be, and being in a…

Netflix’s Monster : An Investigation On The Nature Of The Truth — Film Review

Monster is an American legal drama film directed by Anthony Mandler, from a screenplay by Radha Blank, Cole Wiley and Janece Shaffer; based on the YA novel of the same name by Walter Dean Myers. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018, and is now available on Netflix. Just like…

‘Wrath of Man’ Video Review : Jason got personality, but this character has zero personality…

Above the Line vs Below the Line. Episode 5 : Film Critic vs Film Critic 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…

Netflix film, ‘Things Heard & Seen’ Video Review : “Dude, You’re Gonna Get a Fist in the Face”..

Above the Line vs Below the Line.   Episode 4 : 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 &…

Film Review: ‘Cliff Walkers’ Delivers Suspense and Style

A country being at war changes life for its citizens. In many cases, the conflict is not at home and those who do not join up for or are not involuntarily conscripted for service will remain far from the battlefield, left to ration precious supplies and fill in the gaps left by those who have…