There’s an increasing audience that loves thrillers stamped with technology, especially after “Ex Machina” (2014). Owing to this fanbase, we have seen many lower-budget films such as “Anti Matter” (2016) and “Dual” (2022). “Lola” is another film in this category, offering an appealing blend of scientific exploration with suspenseful and meaningful storytelling. Directed by Andrew Legge, “Lola” (2022) stands out
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The incident occurred a few days ago, but it’s a story worth sharing. Emma Stone was moved to tears during a Q&A session for the film “Poor Things” in London. A fan with autism shared his experiences of loneliness during his school years with the actress. He explained how Stone’s “Saturday Night Live” sketches helped him get through school. The
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Is it worse not to find happiness or to find it and not be able to handle it? In the charming and offbeat romantic comedy “Ode to Joy,” Martin Freeman shines as Charlie, a man with a rare condition that causes him to pass out when he experiences strong emotions, particularly joy. This unique premise sets the stage for a
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There is a common term in movie reviewing well known as a “hidden gem”. Since Netflix bought the rights of “Annihilation”, I can’t describe it as hidden, but surely it’s an underappreciated gem. I’ve seen many “Best movies of the decade” kind of posts, and I really don’t understand why this movie is not included. I believe this even without
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Rob Brydon is known for delivering hilarious moments, stories, and impressions, and just before the end of the year, he provided another one. On the New Year’s Eve episode of The Graham Norton Show, Rob Brydon talked about his six-second appearance in Barbie or as it was referred to “the biggest movie of 2023”. He confessed that he seemingly landed
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If you stay at home because snow is falling all around you, and you’re not going to have a party tonight, you can always watch a Christmas movie. From “A Christmas Story” to “Home Alone” or “Die Hard,” there are many movies that can get you in the Christmas mood. Since you have likely already seen “Love Actually,” let’s explore
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With the Venice Film Festival set to premiere Lanthimos’ new movie “Poor Things“, and the World Basketball Cup about to begin, I thought of sharing the story of Giorgos Lanthimos, the basketball player. First team appearances Yorgos Lanthimos’ father was an international basketball player during the 1960s and 1970s and was one of the key members of the Pagkrati team
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Even today, few films have captured the essence of human connection and the magic of chance encounters quite like “Before Sunrise.” Released in 1995, this romantic drama directed by Richard Linklater remains a beloved classic that takes place during a fateful meeting between two strangers, Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), on a day like today, June 16th. How
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Searchlight has announced that “Poor Things”, the highly anticipated new film by Yorgos Lanthimos, is set to be released on September 8th. The studio has also revealed the first photos from the movie. “Poor Things” is based on a novel by Alasdair Gray and has been adapted for the screen by Tony McNamara (known for his work on “The Favourite”).
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“Canadian cinema may not have a large fan base, but it boasts notable Canadian directors such as Denis Villeneuve and Sarah Polley, as well as noteworthy films like “La chute de l’empire américain” (2018) and “Starbuck” (2011). I recently watched “The Kid Detective” (2020), a movie starring Adam Brody, who also starred in the TV series “StartUp” which I really
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