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Though this movie is fictional, it still rings accurately and genuinely about the immigrant experience of people escaping hardships and atrocities from their homes and seeking the promises of the American dream. Writer/director Brady Corbett and co-writer Mona Fastvold tell the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a gifted artisan and architect whose life with… Continue reading Movie Review: THE BRUTALIST Reminds Us That The American Dream Can Be A Nightmare For Immigrants Seeking A Better Life

Writer/director RaMell Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes have adapted Colson Whitehead’s novel, The Nickel Boys, into a remarkable and outstanding film finally opening in theaters. I have never previously read Whitehead’s book. Still, after watching the film adaptation, I would love to immerse myself in this story, as Ross, Barnes, the cast, and the crew… Continue reading Movie Review: NICKEL BOYS Reminds Us of The Darker Chapters of Racist America

I do not have a vast knowledge of Korea’s history. When offered the opportunity to view the film Harbin by director Woo Min-ho, I was attracted to it as the film’s focus is on the fight for freedom from being a Japanese colony. It is set in the early 1900s, and the director does not… Continue reading Movie Review: Harbin – Korean historical spy thriller Now Releasing after TIFF Premiere

Directed and written by Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson (The Peanut Butter Falcon), the film is inspired by actual events and set in Cuba’s punk subculture of the 1990s. Los Frikis is a powerful coming-of-age story centered on Gustavo (Eros de la Puente), who idolizes his older brother Paco (Héctor Medina) and his punk bandmates.… Continue reading Movie Review: Los Frikis: Life in Cuba in the 1990s – Tough Choices for Survival and Love of Music

Best Films of 2024: A Year of Bold Storytelling 2024 was an interesting, if not strange, year for cinema, with filmmakers pushing boundaries and telling stories that resonated deeply. Here are my top picks for the year, showcasing the diversity and creativity of storytelling on screen. Wicked Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia… Continue reading Coker’s Top 10 Best and Worst Films of 2024

I am a massive movie fan. I love the theatrical experience. What scares me is the fact that this experience is on the verge of death. With all that is available for streaming now, it upsets me the most. Call me old. Call me old-fashioned. Call me out of touch. You can label me in… Continue reading 2024: A Year In Cinema, A Year That Scared Me

Artist biopics, particularly those of musical artists, often cannot avoid the tiresome tropes and cliches of the subgenre. By now, James Mangold is entirely aware of this problem. After all, the filmmaker made a solid film with his Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. However, that movie has flaws and missteps, and the biopic spoof… Continue reading Movie Review: A Complete Unknown – Director James Mangold Recreates Bob Dylan’s Early Years With a Phenomenal Turn By Timothée Chalamet

In 1922, during the silent era of cinema, F.W. Murnau revealed his German-expressionist take on the story of Dracula. Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror initially received moderately positive reviews; however, it would eventually become a legendary horror classic. In 1979, German filmmaker Werner Herzog released Nosferatu the Vampyre, a mostly faithful retelling of the Dracula… Continue reading Movie Review: NOSFERATU – Robert Eggers Brings His Bleak Horror Style To The Classic Tale

I am unsure why the studios behind this film decided to release this erotic drama during the holiday season. Still, perhaps they hoped to duplicate Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut‘s impact in 1999. That said, Babygirl is no Eyes Wide Shut, but the movie does have some things in common: it involves a woman who… Continue reading Movie Review: BABYGIRL Spices Up The Holiday Season