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Daniel Craig Gets Luca Guadagnino’s Queer

Director Luca Guadagnino is a celebrated filmmaker known for his visually stunning and emotionally resonant works. Over the past several years, he has directed several significant films, including Call Me By Your Name (2017), which earned critical acclaim and multiple… Continue Reading →

Chalamet Charms as A Complete Unknown

There was a time when I was convinced the world needed my unique brand of charisma, humor, and, admittedly, questionable gaming skills. I christened my YouTube channel “Warlock of Wifi” and paired it with a Twitch account with the same… Continue Reading →

Conclave is Ripe with Moral Quandaries

I was at Dragon Con, fully immersed in the magic of cosplay, panels and the electric buzz of geekdom that makes you feel like you’re living your best nerdy life. Life was good as I stood in line for a… Continue Reading →

The People’s Joker: A Coming-of-Age Film Disguised as a Superhero Story

I recently stumbled upon The People’s Joker on Letterboxd, and I have to say, it instantly captivated my interest. As someone fascinated by the Joker and the broader Batman Universe, I couldn’t help but be drawn in by the movie… Continue Reading →

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 →

Dirty Angels Fights a Treacherous Mission

Female lead characters in action films are often criticized as weak when they lack depth, agency or compelling motivations, reducing them to stereotypes rather than fully developed individuals. Strong characters like Ellen Ripley from Alien and Lara Croft from Tomb… Continue Reading →

John Williams is Music

As a Child of the ’80s, I was lucky enough to grow up with John Williams. During my teen years, I visited the small-town movie theater just about every Friday night. Unbeknownst to me, John Williams was also there, with… Continue Reading →

Ernest Meets Jurassic Park in The Invisible Raptor

I acknowledge that I belong to a niche audience that appreciates absurd horror films, and I have come to terms with this aspect of my identity. I enjoy what some might call B-rated horror films, such as Zombeavers, which I… Continue Reading →

Ghostlight Explores Pain and Loss Through Shakespeare

Lately, there seems to be a surge of films exploring the complexities of damaged family dynamics. From Red One, where an estranged father and son reconnect while teaming up to save Santa, to Armand, where a mother grapples with horrific accusations against… Continue Reading →

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