This video truly took me back many years! The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) released a video celebrating The Sweet Hereafter (1997), directed by Atom Egoyan and led by Sarah Polley. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic Canadian films, The Sweet Hereafter is a haunting and poignant drama that examines the ripple effects of grief, guilt, and the
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Christmas spirit is in the air, and if you’re staying cozy at home while the snow falls outside, there’s no better way to embrace the holiday cheer than by watching a Christmas movie. There are literally thousands of choices. Last year, we put together an out-of-the-box list, and we’ve decided to make it a tradition by offering another set of
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Eerisome movies captivate us by weaving dread, tension, and haunting beauty into cinematic experiences that linger long after the credits roll. These films don’t rely on jump scares or explicit gore; instead, they creep into your psyche with their unsettling atmospheres and deeply disturbing themes. If you’re ready to step into the shadows, here are five eerisome films that will
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While the Penguin series may have captured the spotlight, two other recent projects have also featured penguins: a Brazilian/U.S. film and a British movie. It seems we’re living in a “Penguin season,” with penguins taking center stage, whether they are real-life creatures in the two films or a villain in the TV series. My Penguin Friend Led by Jean Reno
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I decided to write a review for an older movie since this film made me delve into the history of Derby County and turned me into a fan of both the team and Michael Sheen. Now that I’ve confessed my subjectivity, I’ll try to be as objective as I can. The Damned United (2009), directed by Tom Hooper and based
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Netflix has revealed a photo from the set of “The Thursday Murder Club,” featuring a visit from Steven Spielberg, who posed for a picture with the cast. The movie is being produced by his company, Amblin Entertainment, which acquired the global film rights to the best-selling book by Richard Osman. The film is directed by Chris Columbus, known for “Mrs.
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We previously highlighted “Midsommar” as one of the best movies for 2019. Now it’s time to write a movie review about it. “Midsommar,” directed by Ari Aster, is a visually stunning and deeply exploration of grief, lonileness, trauma, and the sinister side of human nature. Set against the backdrop of a remote Swedish village during their midsummer festival, the film
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Like last year, we’re highlighting our favorite films from the competition section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Last year, we featured “Anatomie d’une chute,” which not only won the Golden Phoenix but also enjoyed a successful award season, ultimately reaching the Oscars and winning Best Original Screenplay award. This year, a fierce battle is expected between Francis Ford Coppola’s
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The teaser for Yorgos Lanthimos’s new movie, titled “Kinds of Kindness,” has been released and is expected to premiere in cinemas on June 21. This film marks the fourth collaboration between Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos, following “The Favourite,” “Poor Things,” and the short film “Bleat.” The cast also includes Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, and Margaret Qualley (both of whom
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I believe that, with the rise of Irish cinema after the ’90s, Alan Parker’s “The Commitments” stands out as one of the most characteristic films. Set in the gritty, working-class neighborhoods of Dublin, the movie introduces us to Jimmy Rabbitte, an ambitious young music enthusiast with a vision: to bring soul music to Dublin by forming the “world’s hardest working
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