Twisters Movie Review - Sarah

There’s Something Missing at the Heart of ‘Twisters’ (Review)

In 2020, director Lee Isaac Chung made Minari, the story of an immigrant family in Arkansas with dialogue almost entirely in Korean. An extremely insulting debate sprang up about whether the movie was American, only possible because the immigrants weren’t white and not speaking English. Mr. Chung has now responded …

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The Bohemian Movie Review

‘The Bohemian’ Movie Review: A Musical Biopic at its Most Sumptuous

Not much is known about Josef Mysliveček – the 18th-century composer at the center of writer and director Petr Václav’s lavish historical biopic The Bohemian – in the English-speaking musical world. It is known he was on good terms with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as the two composers vied for recognition …

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Come Closer - Interview with Tom Nesher

Interview: Tom Nesher on ‘Come Closer’ and Finding Love In Hopelessness

In recent years, there have been many stories about romances between women, but Tom Nesher’s Come Closer is a bit different than what we have seen. In this story of love, grief, and friendship, we see Eden (Lia Elalouf) dealing with the difficult situation of losing her brother in an …

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Come Closer Movie Review

‘Come Closer’ Review: Tom Nesher’s Triumphant Debut

Friendships can start in some of the weirdest situations and turn out to be crucial for a variety of reasons. But what happens when a friendship evolves into something unexpected, something more tender, called love? This burning question is asked in Tom Nesher’s brilliantly executed and heartwarming film, Come Closer. …

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Arze Interview with Mira Shaib

Interview: Mira Shaib on ‘Arzé’ and the Personal Journey Inspired by Real Life

In Mira Shaib’s debut feature film, audiences are immersed in the bustling streets and vibrant life of Beirut through the compelling narrative of Arzé. The film chronicles the journey of Arzé (Diamand Abou Abboud), a single mother who is struggling to make ends meet. However, she never shies away from …

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Despicable Me 4 Movie Review

‘Despicable Me 4’ Movie Review: Illumination’s Sequel Stumbles

Despicable Me 4 sees Gru and the family take on a different dynamic. Instead of trying to achieve world domination as a villain, the Gru crew has to accomplish the most challenging mission they have ever faced. Somehow, they must achieve the impossible feat of “blending in.” On the surface, …

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Your Monster - Sundance Movie Review

‘Your Monster’ Movie Review: A Rom-Com with Horror Elements

Producer Kayla Foster introduced Your Monster at the Sundance London Film Festival, describing it as a romantic-comedy horror. While this may seem like an unusual combination of genres, this is truly the best way to define what the film is and what makes it utterly unique. Combining elements of the …

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