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Family Bonds Pull Vermiglio in Different Directions

Family life in a small Italian village speaks loudly in Vermiglio, which has started to receive a lot of attention during the awards season. Ever since its premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival — where it won the… Continue Reading →

Animated Latvian Film, Flow, Receives Due Recognition

One medium of filmmaking I’ve come to truly admire is animation. Although I have always enjoyed animated films, I often viewed them merely as entertainment, rather than appreciating their deeper meanings or the true craftsmanship involved in their creation. The… Continue Reading →

December 16, 2024

Memoir of a Snail Should Break Preconceived Animated Barriers

In the pop-culture realm, gastropods seem to be en vogue. First, Junji Ito transformed ordinary humans into strange snail-like creatures through a wicked curse in Uzumaki and now, an IFC Films release is receiving a lot of publicity as word-of-mouth… Continue Reading →

November 19, 2024

Armand Schools Young Parenting Fears

Like many of my fellow parents, the thought of being called to the school because my kid did something bad terrifies me. It’s not just the embarrassment of walking into the principal’s office and feeling the weight of everyone’s judgment,… Continue Reading →

November 17, 2024

No One is Safe From the Demonic Clutches When Evil Lurks…

Have you ever found yourself so deeply engrossed in a movie, to the point where you’re compelled to offer guidance to the characters? And I’m not talking about casual advice — I mean the kind of counsel you reserve for… Continue Reading →

November 26, 2023

IFC Films’ Swallow is Hard to Stomach

IFC Films made headlines last year when it bought the U.S. rights for the Carlo Mirabella-Davis film Swallow. This purchase was made shortly after the movie premiered to great accolades at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film’s star, Haley Bennett,… Continue Reading →

March 14, 2020

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