#’Midnight Diner’ Offers a Safe Haven of Slice of Life Stories and Hearty Japanese Meals – /Film

#’Midnight Diner’ Offers a Safe Haven of Slice of Life Stories and Hearty Japanese Meals – /Film

“#’Midnight Diner’ Offers a Safe Haven of Slice of Life Stories and Hearty Japanese Meals – /Film” (Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Series: Midnight Diner Where You Can Stream It: Netflix The Pitch: A tiny, tucked-away diner in…

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#It’s Funny, Actually – /Film

#It’s Funny, Actually – /Film

“#It’s Funny, Actually – /Film” Even the biggest Adam Sandler fan has to admit that not every at-bat is a homerun. This has been particularly true of his Netflix tenure. The smaller stakes nature of Netflix exhibition has at times allowed Sandler to try fun ideas that would never make it to the big screen…

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#Mank Trailer Breakdown – /Film

#Mank Trailer Breakdown – /Film

“#Mank Trailer Breakdown – /Film” Happy Mank day, everyone! The trailer for David Fincher‘s long-awaited return to feature films dropped today, and it’s stylish and cheeky in all the right ways. There’s even an old-timey Netflix logo to seal the deal. To be fair, though, this is really a teaser, so there’s not a whole lot…

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#Women Take Stage in Surreal Shakespeare Riff – /Film

#Women Take Stage in Surreal Shakespeare Riff – /Film

“#Women Take Stage in Surreal Shakespeare Riff – /Film” All the world’s a stage, but many of its players are riddled with self-doubt in Matías Piñeiro‘s surreal exploration of female identity through the works of William Shakespeare. Isabella is the Argentinian director’s latest post-modern spin on Shakespeare, following two women who are imperfect reflections of…

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#Artistic Hunger and Werewolves – /Film

#Artistic Hunger and Werewolves – /Film

“#Artistic Hunger and Werewolves – /Film” The notion of hunger is vast and can be applied to an array of different desires. For the stereotypical starving artist, hunger usually comes in the form of fame, success, and basic needs. Writer/director Amelia Moses creatively applies the concept of hunger and desire to the werewolf sub-genre with…

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#Holidays, Horror, Home Invasion – /Film

#Holidays, Horror, Home Invasion – /Film

“#Holidays, Horror, Home Invasion – /Film” Boredom and stress are a dangerous combination during the holidays. Dealing with an overbearing family, a lingering assignment for college applications, and trying to entertain an aloof partner can make anyone search for an escape. Writer/director Maria Bissell alleviates holiday doldrums and the stress of growing up by crafting…

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#Raised by Wolves Showrunner Interview: Aaron Guzikowski – /Film

#Raised by Wolves Showrunner Interview: Aaron Guzikowski – /Film

“#Raised by Wolves Showrunner Interview: Aaron Guzikowski – /Film” Raised by Wolves is a hardcore slice of science-fiction. From showrunner Aaron Guzikowski and director Ridley Scott, the series effortlessly blends thought-provoking drama and the fun of watching androids obliterating humans with the awesome power of their voice. It’s a show that doesn’t feel alien to Scott’s own sci-fi universes….

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