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Film Review – ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ is Both an Action-Comedy in Its Own Right and a Parody of Itself

Young moviegoers today might have no idea that Nicolas Cage won an Oscar almost three decades ago for playing a suicidal alcoholic in Leaving Las Vegas. They may have seen some of his early action blockbusters like The Rock or Face/Off, but it’s likelier that they know him best from two more recent franchises: National…

‘A Quiet Place’ Spinoff Finds ‘Pig’ Director Michael Sarnoski

Despite its soft-pedaling title, a lot of noise is emanating from Hollywood these days over “A Quiet Place.” Industry insiders this week are reporting that Paramount is negotiating with “Pig” director Michael Sarnoski to write and direct the anticipated third installment to the series, described by Deadline as “not being a threequel but rather a…

The Top 10 Best Films Of 2021

It’s New Year’s Eve, it’s time to look back at the past year in cinema and select the top 10 best films of 2021. We picked our favorites, so check out to see what we selected. To pay homage to filmmakers and actors, we don’t dare to rank them. Abe Friedtanzer  ・CODA ・Malcolm and Marie…

Netflix’s ‘The Lost Daughter’ Takes Top Prizes at 31st Annual Gotham Awards

Monday of this week saw the presentation of the 31st annual Gotham Awards at a gala ceremony in at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, the city that’s been home to the independent film extravaganza since 1991.  Sponsored by the Brooklyn-based Gotham Film & Media Institute, the gender-neutral awards are designed to provide early…

Film Review – ‘Pig’ Spotlights a Melancholic Nicolas Cage Sentimentally Grieving His Past

People often cope with grief in drastically different ways, depending on the unique somber situations they’ve experienced throughout their lives. The process of how people manage the despair that accompanies those circumstances is emotionally and powerfully highlighted in the new thriller, Pig. The melancholic drama marks the feature film writing and directorial debuts of Michael…