personal reviews
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Film Review – Marty Supreme (with light spoilers)
Every dream sold as success comes with fine print. Here, it’s literally in the lines. Read more.
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Film Review – The Secret Agent (with light spoilers)
The Secret Agent is everything I didn’t expect it to be, and it keeps surprising from beginning to end. Read more.
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Film Review – Sentimental Value
A visually stunning film with sharp performances, but quietly shadowed by a story that struggles to fully land. Read more.
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Film Review – Parthenope
Parthenope’s story feels like a fever dream. Drifting through the blurred boundaries of morality and identity, we are immersed in a sensory portrait of Naples. Read more.
industry news
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The Final Battle is Near: Stranger Things Closes the Portal on New Year’s Eve
As the year turns, the Duffer Brothers say goodbye, sealing the portal that has given us access to Hawkins for nearly a decade. At least, for now. Read more.
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Young Sherlock: Prime Video Serves a Daring New Take on Sherlock Holmes’ Origin
The series I didn’t know I needed and now can’t stop thinking about revisits pop culture’s most famous detective. Read more.
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Every Wedding Has Some DRAMA: Kristoffer Borgli’s New Feature Teaser Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Just Dropped!
You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year. Dress your best for the most unexpected event you’ll never forget! Read more.
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Make your winter nights magical: Netflix brings iconic sets to life with new feature
Escape into the worlds of Stranger Things, Wednesday, and K-Pop Warriors this holiday season with immersive virtual fireplaces. Read more.
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Get Your Bikes Ready: Netflix and CicLAvia Team Up For A Fan Event
LA nerds, do you copy? Something big is hitting Melrose Ave this weekend and here’s what you need to know. Read more.
behind the scenes
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Dream Big or Reset? What the 2026 Oscar Shortlist Reveals About Hollywood’s Identity Crisis
Between tributes, biopics, and self-referential stories, Hollywood seems less focused on the future and more on proving it still matters. Read more.
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Like the Creature, Cinema Comes Back to Life: Del Toro’s New Film Reminds Us What It Feels Like to Watch Movies Again
Frankenstein is a reminder that it’s never too late to rebuild or start over. Read more.
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Inside the Poetics of “The Son of a Thousand Men”: Daniel Rezende’s New Adaptation
The new making-of highlights how Daniel Rezende translates Valter Hugo Mãe’s novel into a sensitive, symbolic, and luminous cinematic experience. Read more.
ULTIMATE SHORTLISTS
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Spooky Films that Are Funnier than Scary
Because not everyone wants a heart attack on Halloween 🎃 Read more.
festivals & awards
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Film Review – Marty Supreme (with light spoilers)
Every dream sold as success comes with fine print. Here, it’s literally in the lines. Read more.
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Film Review – The Secret Agent (with light spoilers)
The Secret Agent is everything I didn’t expect it to be, and it keeps surprising from beginning to end. Read more.
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Film Review – Sentimental Value
A visually stunning film with sharp performances, but quietly shadowed by a story that struggles to fully land. Read more.
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Dream Big or Reset? What the 2026 Oscar Shortlist Reveals About Hollywood’s Identity Crisis
Between tributes, biopics, and self-referential stories, Hollywood seems less focused on the future and more on proving it still matters. Read more.
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First Cut: Welcome to My Blog!
Watching the 2025 OSCARs felt like déjà vu — except this time Brazil was in the spotlight. From a Vancouver café in 2020 to a Carnaval crowd going wild, let’s talk about what this award truly means. Read more.
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