‘Babylon’ Showcases the Magic and Tragic of Old Hollywood
There have been several films made that delve into the culture of Hollywood. Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Shuffle, and The Artist —the most...
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‘Bones and All’ Is a Ravenous Coming-of-Age Tale of Love and Acceptance
Many thoughts come to mind after watching Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, Bones and All. There isn’t a simple way to describe it, mainly because...
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Italian Thriller ‘The Guest Room’ Offers a Unique Twist on the Home Invasion
We open on a woman standing in front of a full-length window in what is obviously a wedding dress. Cut to a closeup of her face, mascara running,...
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‘Run Sweetheart Run’ Gives Genre Fans Some Bloody Horror Fun But Seems Incomplete
Run Sweetheart Run is a blood-fueled cat-and-mouse game that attempts to reclaim women’s power. We open to a montage of women paralegals for what...
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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Carves a Beautiful Display of Grief and Acceptance
When 19th-century Italian author Carlo Collodi first penned his folk tale The Adventures of Pinocchio, he probably didn’t think it would be adapted...
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Jeremy Pope Triumphs in Elegance Bratton’s ‘The Inspection’
Stories of the Black gay experience on the silver screen are few and far between. There’s been much success with features such as Moonlight and...
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Apple TV+’s ‘Spirited’ Is a Fresh Take on a Classic Tale. No Humbug!
In December 1843, one of Charles Dickens’ most famous literary works would be published — “A Christmas Carol.” Since then, there have been hundreds...
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‘All Jacked Up and Full of Worms’ Is Unlike Any Other Film You’ve Seen This Year
One thing that must be understood before watching this film is that this isn’t your run-of-the-mill horror. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie like...
Read More‘The Silent Twins’ – A Deadly Bond Between Love, Sisters, and Play
The Silent Twins tells the tragic, yet true story of twin sisters June (Letitia Wright, The Black Panther) and Jennifer (Tamara Lawrance, Invasion)...
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‘Wendell & Wild’ Is a Fantastical Exploration Into the Weight of Grief and Guilt
Animation continues to be a prominent vehicle for telling stories. The medium allows the writer to nestle heavy topics in lively characters. Doing...
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