#Abel Ferrara Pushes New Boundaries

#Abel Ferrara Pushes New Boundaries

“#Abel Ferrara Pushes New Boundaries” In May 2015, Abel Ferrara stood on the rooftop terrace of David Lynch’s pop-up nightclub, Silencio, in Cannes and launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new film: Siberia. In return for their donations, Ferrara promised, Siberia would mark a “throwback” to the uncompromising “physical” cinema with which he made his…

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#A Uniquely Sinister Experience – /Film

#A Uniquely Sinister Experience – /Film

“#A Uniquely Sinister Experience – /Film” Science and religion unite in an unconditional manner with writer/director Devereux Milburn’s Honeydew. Making its world premiere at Nightstream Festival, Honeydew is as auditorily savory as it is visually sadistic. A blend of horror sub-genres, Milburn proves that he has a talent (and an appetite) for serving audiences a…

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#Aubrey Plaza Stuns in This Horror Film – /Film

#Aubrey Plaza Stuns in This Horror Film – /Film

“#Aubrey Plaza Stuns in This Horror Film – /Film” Don’t be alarmed if you find yourself wondering halfway through Lawrence Michael Levine’s Black Bear just what the hell is going on. Levine intends for his characters to be off-kilter. At least, at first. Influenced by filmmakers like Hong Sang-soo, Levine’s sophomore feature is less about…

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#‘French Exit’ Review: The Discreet Smarm of the Bourgeoisie [NYFF]

#‘French Exit’ Review: The Discreet Smarm of the Bourgeoisie [NYFF]

“#‘French Exit’ Review: The Discreet Smarm of the Bourgeoisie [NYFF]” Azazel Jacobs’ previous film, The Lovers, establishes its overarching and consistent tone from the time the opening studio logo appears. A self-consciously melodramatic piece of score cues the audience to recognize Jacobs’ perspective. He humorously heightens the stakes for an otherwise mundane story of aging…

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#Ruby Rose vs Jean Reno – /Film

#Ruby Rose vs Jean Reno – /Film

“#Ruby Rose vs Jean Reno – /Film” Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A decorated military veteran suffers a traumatizing event in the line of duty and heads to the city to recuperate, only to find more trouble lying in wait. Sudden Death. Speed. Skyscraper. Under Siege. The Rock. Passenger 57. White House Down….

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#One of the Pixar’s Best Films – /Film

#One of the Pixar’s Best Films – /Film

“#One of the Pixar’s Best Films – /Film” Pixar has set a high bar for itself ever since it launched with its all-time cinematic classic Toy Story. And the animation studio has continued to raise the bar ever since, releasing its share of masterworks, and its share of films that are…less so. But thankfully, it seems…

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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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#Berlin Film Festival recognizes founder’s Nazi propaganda past

#Berlin Film Festival recognizes founder’s Nazi propaganda past

“#Berlin Film Festival recognizes founder’s Nazi propaganda past” The Berlin International Film Festival is finally acknowledging its founder’s Nazi past. Alfred Bauer, who launched the German movie fest 69 years ago, had close ties to the country’s Nazi regime and produced propaganda, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Berlinale festival released the findings of an…

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#‘Spring Blossom’ Review: A Controversial Subject is Tackled With Grace, Humor, and Wisdom [TIFF 2020]

#‘Spring Blossom’ Review: A Controversial Subject is Tackled With Grace, Humor, and Wisdom [TIFF 2020]

“#‘Spring Blossom’ Review: A Controversial Subject is Tackled With Grace, Humor, and Wisdom [TIFF 2020]” The most striking thing about Spring Blossom, in which a 16-year-old girl falls in love with a man in his mid-thirties, is that it stars 20-year-old director Suzanne Lindon in the leading role. The 2020 Cannes and TIFF selection is…

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