Category: Reviews
Revoir Paris Review: A Meditative Journey Through Trauma and Connection
Revoir Paris Review: A Meditative Journey Through Trauma and Connection

In Alice Winocour‘s Revoir Paris, the aftermath of a traumatic event becomes a haunting exploration of grief, healing, and the profound connections forged amidst tragedy. This in-depth review delves into the film’s rich tapestry of emotions, highlighting the standout performance…

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Emotionally Exhausting Yet Impressively Thin [Tribeca]
Emotionally Exhausting Yet Impressively Thin [Tribeca]

One of the most important aspects of good mental health is being able to understand yourself and the things that would contribute to your well-being. Some people find difficulty in self-soothing when it comes to things like anxiety, depression, and…

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Jon Hamm & Tina Fey Can’t Save This Tonal Mess Of A Crime Comedy [Tribeca]
Jon Hamm & Tina Fey Can’t Save This Tonal Mess Of A Crime Comedy [Tribeca]

Sometimes, a company logo in the opening credits says it all. Redbox Entertainment – yes, they of the DVD kiosks that still exist – helped produce “Maggie Moore(s).” It’s easy to see why they would want a part of the…

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‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Review: A Strong New Chapter
‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Review: A Strong New Chapter

Ah, The Walking Dead. We just can’t seem to quit you. What began more than a decade ago in reserved yet riveting fashion has expanded into an entire universe of television now spanning many years of its own. While there…

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Not The Usual Copy and Paste
Not The Usual Copy and Paste

After walking out of the York Dungeon this past week we released that this was not the usual copy and paste Dungeon experience and in fact it may just be the best Dungeon experience I’ve had to date! With the…

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Breakdown | Film Threat
Breakdown | Film Threat

Any traditional romance features a degree of yearning, lust, and intimacy between lovers. But not all romances stand the test of time. In Breakdown, writer-director Hon Hoang documents one man, known only as Him (Steven Lim), as he reflects on his…

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Ali Abbas Zafar’s “Bloody Daddy”: The Story Of A Murderous Night
Ali Abbas Zafar’s “Bloody Daddy”: The Story Of A Murderous Night

As Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sumair Azad (Shahid Kapoor) captures a bag of cocaine from drug traffickers, he gets a call from their boss (Ronit Roy) telling him that his son has been kidnapped. Sumair must now embark on…

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Elemental Review | Flickreel
Elemental Review | Flickreel

When the previews for Pixar’s latest film landed, people seemed to dwell on the familiar elements (pun intended). It’s Inside Out, but with elements! It’s Zootopia, but with elements! What the previews don’t delve into are the fresh factors that…

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Simplicity & Complexity Somehow Propel The Unique Duplass Bros. Show [Tribeca]
Simplicity & Complexity Somehow Propel The Unique Duplass Bros. Show [Tribeca]

Some names, once viewed on a marquee or YouTube ad, tend to draw a specific audience ranging from real fans to, “Oh yes, that guy.“ I could put the Duplass brothers, Mark and Jay, into both of these categories, with a…

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Scream Of The Wolf | Film Threat
Scream Of The Wolf | Film Threat

The original title of Scream Of The Wolf was Wolf Manor, and to be honest, that was probably the better name for it. Directed by Dominic Brunt and written by Joel Ferrari and Pete Wild, the comedic horror film wears…

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Alice Troughton’s Witty, Dark Comedy Provides A Welcome, Hearty Showcase For Richard E. Grant [Tribeca]
Alice Troughton’s Witty, Dark Comedy Provides A Welcome, Hearty Showcase For Richard E. Grant [Tribeca]

None of us were privy to the casting process for Alice Troughton’s “The Lesson,” but I sincerely hope, with my entire heart, that they opened a bottle of champagne after locking in Richard E. Grant. He plays J.M. Sinclair, a…

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The Flash Review | Flickreel
The Flash Review | Flickreel

It’s almost unfair that The Flash is coming out two weeks after another multiverse superhero movie featuring a character draped in red. The Flash doesn’t reach the skyscraper-size heights of Across the Spider-Verse, although it runs circles around some of…

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