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The Futuristic Failures of ‘Sheep in the Box’ (Cannes 2026 Film Review)

When someone writes, directs and edits their own film, this can be a promising sign of an expert knowing exactly how to deliver the idea they have in their head. It can also be an exercise in the worst kind of self-indulgence, the kind that brooks no feedback and maintains …

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‘Wasteman’ Film Review: Gritty Prison Drama Showcases Lead Performances

Wasteman follows the great British cinema tradition of bringing no-holds barred, gritty stories to life. Cal McMau’s feature debut casts a sceptical eye on the British prison system and questions how effective it realistically is. The drama follows Taylor (David Jonsson) who is mere weeks away from being released on …

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Book Review: ‘The Gate of the Feral Gods’ by Matt Dinniman Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Four

Let’s face it, we all love bubble wrap. Something about popping those tiny little AirPods is soooo satisfying. Then comes along the Syndicate to destroy everything, even this simple pleasure, because in book four of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, The Gate of the Feral Gods, Carl and Donut (along with all the other …

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Careful and Thoughtful ‘Fatherland’ is Beautiful and Extraordinary (Cannes 2026 Film Review)

Paweł Pawlikowski shared the Best Director prize at this year’s Cannes with the directors of The Black Ball, who spoke first. When he finally gained the podium for his own speech, Mr. Pawlikowski laughed and (accurately) said the staging of this moment was terrible. No such mistakes were made for …

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