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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 →

December 12, 2024

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 →

November 25, 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

All That Glitters is Not Gold for Anora

We are currently in the midst of the awards season, and this year, I’ve set a goal to watch all the films nominated for Best Picture. Although we will find out the Oscar nominees closer to February 2025, there is… Continue Reading →

November 17, 2024

Red One is the Ultimate Christmas Action Movie

There’s something uniquely thrilling about Christmas-themed action movies that makes them incredibly fun to watch. It’s the perfect mix of holiday cheer and a high-stakes adventure — a blend that feels both cozy and exhilarating. The contrast of festive decorations,… Continue Reading →

November 15, 2024

Caddo Lake Scratches That Missing M. Night Itch

If you’ve been missing the big, mind-bending twists of M. Night Shyamalan movies, I have a recommendation for you. Caddo Lake is the latest original mystery thriller produced by M. Night, which is written and directed by Celine Held and… Continue Reading →

October 16, 2024

Baby Reindeer: A Real-Life Exploration of Stalking and Trauma

Every now and again, Netflix gets people talking. During the pandemic, it was Tiger King. Then came the dystopian-survival thriller, Squid Game. Whether it is funny or shocking, some shows find fame due to word of mouth. The latest example… Continue Reading →

August 17, 2024

The X-Files: The Truth is Out There… and it is Disappointing!

I’ve waited almost 20 years for closure from The X-Files. Since 1993, I’ve watched Mulder and Scully investigate the darkest and most unbelievable supernatural phenomena, while plumbing the depths of conspiracy theory insanity to find “the truth.” After all the… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2018

The X-Files Season 11: The Truth is Out There*

Man and woman in a serious conversation.

*At least that’s what they keep saying. I make no guarantees.

January 8, 2018

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