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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Never Completely Stirs Up Passion For Its Subject

To borrow a hilarious quote from the musical artist’s biopic spoof, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, “Dewey Cox has to think about his entire life before he plays.” Well, apparently, so did Bob Marley, or at least that is how this cinematic biopic of the legendary Reggae artist portrays it. To clarify why I… Continue reading BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Never Completely Stirs Up Passion For Its Subject

Madame Web

Based on the Marvel Comics stories and characters, Madame Web is the origin story of Cassandra “Cassie” Webb (Dakota Johnson), a Manhattan/Queens paramedic who goes through life changes in this story. She is single and cordial with her colleagues, and she has a cat she tends to. She avoids most social gatherings, and her behavior… Continue reading Madame Web

Savoring Sensory Splendor: Tran Anh Hung’s ‘The Taste of Things’ Delivers a Culinary Masterpiece of Love and Longing

In the sumptuous world of Tran Anh Hung’s ‘The Taste of Things,’ culinary artistry becomes the language of love and longing. Set in the picturesque French countryside of 1889, the film unfolds within the walls of a beautiful manor, where soft-spoken chef Eugénie (Juliette Binoche) orchestrates culinary symphonies alongside her employer and sometimes-lover, Dodin (Benoît… Continue reading Savoring Sensory Splendor: Tran Anh Hung’s ‘The Taste of Things’ Delivers a Culinary Masterpiece of Love and Longing

LISA FRANKENSTEIN Amuses, But Its More Excessive Elements Tend to Grate

Zelda Williams makes her feature film directorial debut with a movie that delivers some fun but feels a bit forced regarding its dark humor. As I experienced this movie, I smiled often and laughed heartily at one joke. However, the movie’s tendency to resort to over-the-top antics doesn’t always work and sometimes irritated me. Nevertheless,… Continue reading LISA FRANKENSTEIN Amuses, But Its More Excessive Elements Tend to Grate

Fantastic Fest’s Out of Darkness Feature is Now Available in Theaters

Horror film fans have certainly had their fair share of movies introduced as “survival horror films” and viewed characters “survive” what we know in modern times. Out of Darkness is directed by Andrew Cumming from a script by Ruth Greenberg, based on a story he and Oliver Kassman created. This film is different in that… Continue reading Fantastic Fest’s Out of Darkness Feature is Now Available in Theaters

Argylle: Over the top, hilarious spy thriller

Same Rockwell and Dallas Bryce Howard in Argylle (universal Pictures)

In ‘Argylle,’ director Matthew Vaughn takes audiences on a wild and raucous ride through the world of espionage and fiction. The film follows Elly Conway, played by Dallas Howard, a best-selling author whose spy novels about agent Argylle have captivated readers worldwide. But when Elly’s books start to mirror the covert actions of a real-life… Continue reading Argylle: Over the top, hilarious spy thriller

Unveiling the Depths of Morality and Turmoil: A Detailed Exploration of ‘The Teacher’s Lounge’

‘The Teacher’s Lounge,’ an unexpected nominee for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, offers a haunting glimpse into the complexities of justice, morality, and societal dynamics within a German school setting. Carla Nowak is at the heart of the narrative, portrayed with depth and nuance by Leonie Benesch, a compassionate math teacher dedicated… Continue reading Unveiling the Depths of Morality and Turmoil: A Detailed Exploration of ‘The Teacher’s Lounge’

ARGYLLE Is Wild and Crazy Fun, But Not Particularly Original

For several months last year, every single time I would pay to see a movie in a theater, I was inundated with the same trailer for Matthew Vaughn’s new film, Argylle. Not only did I find this oversaturation of promotion irritating, but it also made me wonder why the studios plugged this movie so hard.… Continue reading ARGYLLE Is Wild and Crazy Fun, But Not Particularly Original