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Review: Miss Stevens

Whether the flourishing Netflix platform for feature films has garnered a straight-to-video feel may be a matter of opinion, but a notion that warrants much…

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Festival de Cannes 70: Kathy Burke, 1997

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no…

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Listmania: Al's Best of 2016 Awards

On the latest episode of the Woo L.A. Podcast, you can hear my picks for what I thought was the best in film of 2016….

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Festival de Cannes 70: All That Jazz, 1980

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no…

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Review: Frantz

The Good: Strong, unyielding performances were to be enjoyed by all – especially the ladies, and even more particular, Cyrielle Claire who graces our screens…

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Festival de Cannes 70: Taxi Driver, 1976

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no…

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Festival de Cannes 70: David Thewlis, 1993

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no…

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Festival de Cannes 70: Union Pacific, 1939 / 2002

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no…

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Genre Blast: All For Love – Romance on Film

 We all love to be in love. It can make the world go ’round or bring life’s routines to a screeching halt. We hunger during the chase,…

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Woo L.A. Podcast #4: A Late Best Of 2016 In Film

Welcome to the podcast number four. I am joined by the host Al (@AlRob_MN), his roomie Julia (@Reality_Diva1), and Joel (@JoeM_136) makes a swift return. We…

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Festival de Cannes 70: Michèle Morgan, 1946

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no…

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Festival de Cannes 70: La Sélection Officielle 2017

They’re here! The films and filmmakers announced not long ago in the Festival de Cannes official selection for 2017. To say I am excited is an under-statement….

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Genre Blast : Coming-of-Age Films

It’s that bridge you cross when you leave innocence behind and learn to face the harsh and confusing realities of adulthood. It can be a…

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Film Honors: 2016

My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…

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