Peninsula
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Film Review: Peninsula (2020)

After his breakout 2016 zombie thriller hit Train to Busan, it only seemed natural that director Yeon Sang-ho would return to the story. And after…

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Spree
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Film Review: Spree (2020)

With the rise of social media, fame became more accessible than ever. Gaining a large following became achievable for anyone with a recording device and…

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Labyrinth of Cinema
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Fantasia 2020 Review – Labyrinth of Cinema (2020)

Nobuhiko Obayashi was a true revolutionary of cinema. Most might know the filmmaker for his 1977 cult classic House. Obayashi has steadily been working behind…

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Crazy Samurai Musashi
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Fantasia 2020 Review – Crazy Samurai Musashi (2020)

It seems obvious what the result of a battle between 588 men and 1 samurai would be. With the odds drastically against the samurai, it…

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Summerland
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Film Review: Summerland (2020)

Without using therm old-fashioned too liberally, we might well be on familiar ground with the release of Summerland. Immediately identifiable for those of us that…

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Palm Springs
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Film Review: Palm Springs (2020)

When a film has a unique concept such as Harold Ramis’ 1993 classic Groundhog Day, it naturally should be expected that other films will follow….

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Greyhound
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Film Review: Greyhound (2020)

Still in its infancy, Apple TV+ is still in the process of finding its identity and building their original media catalog with new and exciting…

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Arkansas
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Film Review: Arkansas (2020)

Arkansas is a blend of affectionate, easy going and satisfying – not something I expected to write regarding a film focusing on American drug-runners. It’s…

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First Cow
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Film Review: First Cow (2020)

Continuing to partner with interesting smaller filmmakers giving much larger audiences the chance to hear these unique voices, Kelly Reichardt has impressed many with features…

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Da 5 Bloods
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Film Review: Da 5 Bloods (2020)

There are a series of directors that carry such a weight to their filmography, that every time they release a project it becomes a major…

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Becky
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Film Review: Becky (2020)

Not exactly based on the Kevin McCallister Home Invasion Chronicles of the 1990s, this year’s Becky might appear to take leaves from that book, but…

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Shirley
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Film Review: Shirley (2020)

One of the most exciting parts of finding a new and unique voice in cinema who creates a truly standout cinematic experience, is seeing what…

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The Dinner Party
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Film Review: The Dinner Party (2020)

The Dinner Party is neither an acquired taste nor a thirst-quencher for those getting goosebumps over the prospect of a gratuitous dining experience among the…

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System Crasher
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Review: System Crasher

Child actress, now eleven years old, Helena Zengel, has made the natural progression to sensation look like a breeze. Within seconds of watching her play…

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