Tag: Film Review
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Movie Review: Sofia Coppola’s ‘On the Rocks’
The film does not add anything to its own conversation or genre, and falls flat once it’s about to end and must declare some sort of conclusion.
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‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity – Movie Review
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
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“Pather Panchali”: Satyajit’s Show, Sisyphus’s Saga
What is the meaning of life? For centuries, philosophers have been trying to find the answer of this ever recurring question. In 1955, a name tried to answer this. A name which would become familiar across the seas, a name whose works would be studied for decades to come, a name which would inspire the…
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Netflix’s ‘Canvas:’ A Heartfelt Narrative About Love and Loss
This review of Netflix’s ‘Canvas’ contains no spoilers. The animated short was released on the streaming platform on December 11, 2020. The latest addition to the world-renowned streaming service, Netflix, is the animated short Canvas. Written and directed by Frank E. Abney III, Canvas illustrates the story of a grandfather who, after suffering the loss of his beloved,…
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‘Whiplash’ Review: A Relentless Strive for Perfection
To kick off the new year, I decided to sit back, relax, and watch a movie. Out of all the possible films to view, Whiplash was the one. The critically acclaimed drama was released in 2014 and is Damien Chazelle’s sophomore invention in the film industry. Both writer and director, Chazelle created an exhilarating yet intense film…
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“Never touch a tigress that’s guarding her cubs”: A Movie Review of ‘Furie’
This movie review of Le-Van Kiet’s ‘Furie’ contains spoilers. If you’re looking for an engaging female-led film that touches on the genres of action, drama, and thriller, look no further than Le-Van Kiet’s “Furie“. This tense, heart-pinching, action-packed film leaves you on the edge of your seat-and on the verge of tears.“Furie” originally titled “Hai…
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‘Viral’ Review: Ignorance is a Dangerous Thing
The world within the story is similar to ours — suffering from a global pandemic. The Film Production Coalition presents Viral, the story of a girl who ignores the world around her and puts all her effort into her YouTube channel. *Note: Spoilers ahead. Throughout the film, Kate (Kate Davey) desperately tries keeping her status as an…
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‘Fast Color’: A Strikingly Different Take on the Superhero Film – Movie Review
Set in a future dystopian United States in which water is running out, Julia Hart’s Fast Color (2018) is a refreshingly different take on the superhero film.
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The Lasting Impression of “One Night in Miami…”
Regina King has done it yet again. After exhibiting an unparalleled level of talent onscreen, in her rightfully awarded performances in both HBO’s Watchmen and Barry Jenkin’s If Beale Street Could Talk, Regina King has now stepped behind camera to prove that there are few things she cannot do. “One Night in Miami…” is her…
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“Host:” Quarantine Horror for the Online Generation (Review)
Shudder’s Host (not a particularly original title, I must say) attempts to bring the spooks to “the quarantine generation” by presenting us with a scary Zoom call during lockdown.