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Movie reviews are an essential aspect of film criticism and an opportunity for viewers to analyze and discuss films in a meaningful way. Writing a movie review essay requires a combination of analytical thinking, effective writing skills, and a deep understanding of the film you’re reviewing. Whether you’re a film student, a casual viewer, or…

AN EVERY LITTLE THING OF BEAUTY The most amazing thing about the recurring slow-motion sequences of hovering hummingbirds in Every Little Thing is the stillness of their tiny heads, even as their wings flap and their little bodies shift in air. As Terry Masear tells us, among other remarkable things, the wings of a hummingbird…

All I can do is be me, whoever that is. — Bob Dylan A great old adage puts it this way: “All that is truly original appears ugly at first.” That’s been proven true for every new form of art and music, most appropriately during  the meteoric rise of singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, whose early career is…

A Cannes Palme d’Or winner that trades plot for character, with Mikey Madison and a stellar ensemble stealing the spotlight Writer/director Sean Baker’s Anora is a uniquely different film that stands apart for its commitment to character-driven storytelling over plot — a choice that earned it the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival….

The world of cinema is in a constant state of flux, with new technologies, storytelling techniques, and audience preferences shaping the way films are made and experienced. As we look ahead to the future of filmmaking, several exciting trends and innovations are emerging that promise to redefine the art form. From immersive technologies to diverse…

An $8,000 budget, but  Found delivers more chills and substance than Hollywood’s multimillion-dollar nightmares In order to cleanse my horror palate after the shitstain that  Terrifier 3  was, I decided to find the cheapest, dirtiest little horror film I could dig up. The winner? An $8,000 indie gem called  Found, streaming on Tubi and more. And let me tell…

HIGH TIDE IS A QUIET STUNNER Lourenço, a handsome, thirtysomething, Brazilian man, is deeply in love with his boyfriend Joe. But in a surprise move, Joe dumps Lourenço while the two are on vacation in Provincetown, MA. Lourenço is devastated and stranded in P-Town at the end of the season. With only a tourist visa,…

Pharrell’s journey, piece by piece: An unexpected and inspiring look at the quiet genius behind decades of music. Morgan Neville, known for his ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, has done it again with  Piece by Piece, a film that dives deep into the life and career of one of the most influential music…

Korean cinema in 2024 offers a diverse array of cinematic experiences, from gripping thrillers to heart-wrenching dramas and whimsical comedies. Here are the top 10 highest-rated Korean movies of 2024. Badland Hunters (황야) “Badland Hunters” is set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul, devastated by a massive earthquake. The city becomes a battleground where survival is paramount….

AN UNHOLY WRECK There are bad movies, and then there’s Terrifier 3, a festering pile of cinematic waste so atrocious that it’s not only the worst of the year but one of the worst I’ve ever had the displeasure of sitting through. Damien Leone couldn’t make a shittier movie if he tried. Hell, he may…

GRINDHOUSE 101 [Editor’s Note: An ode to Grindhouse films, the 2007 pic Grindhouse consists of two features, Planet Terror by Richard Rodriquez and Death Proof by Quentin Tarentino. Preceding and separating the features are faux trailers by Rodriguez, Rob Zombie, Eli Roth  and  Shaun of the Dead’s Edgar Wright. Grindhouse was a box office disaster, making only…