film review
‘Drop Dead City’ review: Timely doc on 1975 New York City financial crisis
May 28, 2025Although set 50 years ago, the film parallels what’s happening in present-day America, offering a stark cautionary tale that is timely and relevant.
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‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ review: Despite American chauvinism, still a one-of-a-kind adventure
May 27, 2025Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie pulled off another extravagant magic trick with an improvised script.
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Moloka’i Bound: Film review
May 12, 2025Polynesian fathers and sons take center stage in the feature at the annual FilmFest, highlighting South Seas Cinema.
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Fascism, working-class struggle, and 2026: Looking back on the dystopian sci-fi classic ‘Metropolis’
May 9, 2025Cinematic somersaults abound in the 1927 film, but it fumbles the landing with an oversimplified message of class collaboration and reliance on a messiah to save us all.
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‘Sinners’ review: Horror, history, and Black American folklore combine for trailblazing cinema
May 2, 2025Continuing the legacy of impactful vampire classics before it, the film provides a thrilling journey into darkness, of both the supernatural and everyday varieties.
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