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Little Italy (2018)

Little Italy (2018) #Review

Synopsis- Nikki and Leo grow up together in a place called Little Italy. Due to a spat between both of their parents, they are forced to separate but meet each other again after a long time and fall in love. Director- Donald Petrie Starring- Hayden Christensen, Emma Robers, Alyssa Milano Genre- Romance | Comedy Released- 2018 ⭐ Rating: 1 out of 5. “Little Italy,” a romantic comedy film…

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#2010s Cinema #Alyssa Milano #★ #Charity Shop #cinema #Comedy #Donald Petrie #Emma Robers #film review #Film Reviews #Hayden Christensen #movie review #Romance

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A Love Letter to London: 5 Films That Capture The City

A Love Letter to London: 5 Films That Capture The City

London has long been a captivating backdrop for filmmakers, its iconic landmarks and diverse neighbourhoods providing a rich tapestry for cinematic storytelling. The city’s cinematic history is as vast and varied as its own cultural landscape, with films spanning genres and decades, showcasing the ever-evolving essence of London. One of the earliest cinematic depictions of London dates back to…

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#british cinema #British film #cinema #Danny Boyle #edgar wright #Featured #film review #Film Reviews #Guy Ritchie #London #Lone Scherfig #movie review #Op-Ed #Op-Eds #Roger Michell

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Student Bodies (1981)

Student Bodies (1981) #Review

Synopsis- A serial killer, known as The Breather, kills every student in a high school who indulges in sex. But after being at every crime scene, Toby, a chaste student, vows to catch the killer. Director- Mickey Rose Cast- Kristen Riter, Jerry Belson, Matthew Goldsby Genre- Horror | Comedy Released- 1981 ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 2.5 out of 5. Before Scary Movie (2000) or A Haunted House (2013), we had…

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#1980s Cinema #★★ #★★★ #cinema #Comedy #Featured #film review #Film Reviews #Horror #Jerry Belson #Kristen Riter #Matthew Goldsby #Mickey Rose #slasher

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Nina Forever (2015)

Nina Forever (2015) #Review

Synopsis- When Rob falls in love with Holly, his co-worker, Nina, his dead girlfriend’s ghost, decides to torment their sex life. Directors- Ben Blaine & Chris Blaine Starring- Abigail Hardingham, Cian Barry, Fiona O’Shaughnessy Genre- Horror | Romance | Comedy Released- 2015 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. “Nina Forever” is a mesmerizing and unconventional film that defies genre boundaries,…

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#2010s Cinema #Abigail Hardingham #★★★★ #Ben Blaine #british cinema #British film #Chris Blaine #Cian Barry #cinema #Erotica #Film Reviews #Fiona O&039;Shaughnessy #Horror #movie review #Romance #Women on screen

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Gosford Park (2001)

Gosford Park (2001) #FilmReview

Synopsis- Sir William McCordle and his family plan a shooting party over a weekend. Their family secrets, lies and deceptions come tumbling out when Sir William gets murdered. Director – Robert Altman Starring – Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban, Kisten Scott Thomas Genre – Comedy | Mystery Released – 2001 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Gosford Park, directed by Robert Altman, is a…

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#2000s Cinema #★★★★★ #Bob Balaban #Charles Dance #cinema #Comedy #Derek Jacobi #Drama #Emily Watson #film review #Film Reviews #Helen Mirren #Kisten Scott Thomas #Maggie Smith #Michael Gambon #movie review #Mystery #Richard E. Grant #Robert Altman #Ryan Phillippe #Stephen Fry

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Get Out (2017)

My ★★★★★ review of Get Out #FilmReview

Get Out (2017) Synopsis – A young African-American visits his white girlfriend’s parents for the weekend where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point – Get Out. Director – Jordan Peele Starring – Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford Genre – Horror | Thriller | Mystery Released – 2017 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Get Out was…

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#2010s Cinema #Allison Williams #★★★★★ #Black Cinema #Bradley Whitford #Bridesmaid #cinema #Daniel Kaluuya #film review #Film Reviews #get out #Horror #jordan peele #LaKeith Stanfield #movie review #Mystery #slasher #Thriller

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The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003)

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003) #Review

The Lord of the Rings trilogy, crafted by the literary genius J.R.R. Tolkien and masterfully brought to life on the big screen by director Peter Jackson, stands as an unparalleled epic in the realm of fantasy. With its intricate world-building, compelling characters, and a narrative that weaves together the threads of friendship, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, this…

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#2000s Cinema #Action #Adventure #Andy Serkis #Bernard Hill #Best Picture #Billy Boyd #Brad Dourif #Christopher Lee #cinema #David Wenham #Dominic Monaghan #Elijah Wood #Fantasy #Featured #film review #Film Reviews #Gold Star Cinema #Gold Star Film #Hugo Weaving #Ian McKellen #John Noble #John Rhys-Davies #Karl Urban #Liv Tyler #Miranda Otto #movie review #Orlando Bloom #Oscars #Peter Jackson

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Ladder 49 (2004)

Ladder 49 (2004) #Review

Synopsis- Under the leadership of Captain Mike, Jack becomes a firefighter at the Baltimore fire station. However, over the years, his relationship with his estranged wife and kids begins to take a toll on him Director- Jay Russell Cast- Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett Genre- Action | Thriller Released- 2004 ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Ladder 49 is a 2004 American drama film…

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#2000s Cinema #Action #★★ #cinema #Featured #film review #Film Reviews #Jacinda Barrett #Jay Hernandez #Jay Russell #Joaquin Phoenix #John Travolta #Morris Chestnut #movie review #Robert Patrick #Thriller

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The Beguiled (2017)

The Beguiled (2017) #FilmReview

Synopsis-During a civil war, John McBurney, a soldier from the rival clan, seeks refuge in an all-girls boarding school. With the arrival of his presence, a wave of jealousy and lust rises among the ladies. Director- Sophia Coppola Starring- Kirsten Dunst, Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning Genre- Historical | War | Thriller Released- 2017 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Sofia Coppola’s…

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#2010s Cinema #★★★★ #cinema #colin farrell #Elle Fanning #female directors #Feminist #film review #Film Reviews #Historical #Kirsten Dunst #movie review #Nicole Kidman #Sophia Coppola #Thriller #War #Women on screen

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Spring Breakers (2012)

The movie where former Disney stars go bad, Spring Breakers (2012) needed a polish. #MovieReview

Spring Breakers (2012) Synopsis – Four college girls hold up a restaurant in order to fund their spring break holiday. While partying, drinking, and taking drugs, they are arrested, only to be bailed out by a drug and arms dealer – Spring Breakers. Director – Harmony Korine Starring – Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, James Franco, Rachel Korine Genre – Crime | Drama Released –…

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#2010s Cinema #Ashley Benson #★★★ #Beaches #cinema #Crime #Drama #Feminist #film review #Film Reviews #Harmony Korine #James Franco #movie review #Rachel Korine #Selena Gomez #Spring Breakers #Vanessa Hudgens #Women on screen

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King of the Monsters: My Top 5 Godzilla Movies

King of the Monsters: My Top 5 Godzilla Movies #Cinema

Godzilla, the iconic giant monster, has left an indelible mark on popular culture since its inception in 1954. Created by the Japanese film studio Toho, Godzilla, or Gojira as it is known in Japan, first appeared in the eponymous film directed by Ishirō Honda. Emerging from the anxieties and aftermath of nuclear warfare, Godzilla symbolized the destructive power of atomic weapons, mirroring…

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#cinema #Creature Feature #Featured #Godzilla #Japanese Cinema #Kaiju #Op-Ed #Op-Eds

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The Skin Game (1931)

My ★★★ review of The Skin Game (1931) #FilmReview

The Skin Game (1931) Synopsis – An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village and almost destroy each other – The Skin Game. Director – Alfred Hitchcock Cast – Edmund Gwenn, Jill Esmond, C.V. France Genre – Drama Released – 1931 ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Hitchcock spent much of the early ’30s experimenting and finding his footing in with talking…

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#1930s Cinema #Alfred Hitchcock #★★★ #black and white cinema #british cinema #British film #C.V. France #cinema #Drama #Early Cinema #Edmund Gwenn #film review #Film Reviews #Hitchcock #Jill Esmond #movie review #The Skin Game

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Good Remakes: My Top 5 Films That Are Better Than the Original

Good Remakes: My Top 5 Films That Are Better Than the Original

While remakes are often criticized for not living up to the original, here are five examples where the remake is considered by myself to be better than the original: The Departed (2006) Directed by Martin Scorsese This crime drama is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. The film follows two undercover agents, one working for the police and one working for the mob, who attempt…

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#cinema #David Cronenberg #Ethan Coen #Featured #film review #Film Reviews #Frank Oz #Joel Coen #Martin Scorsese #movie review #Op-Ed #Op-Eds #Remakes #Steven Soderbergh

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Cold Light of Day (1990)

Cold Light of Day (1990) #Review

Synopsis- February, 1983. Detectives are called to a residential address in the London suburbs following reports that the drains have been clogged by human remains. Director- Fhiona-Louise Cast- Bob Flag, Claire King, Keith Hamilton Cobb Genre- Horror | Crime | Drama Released- 1989 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Cold Light of Day, directed by Fhiona-Louise, delves into the dark and disturbing…

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#1990s Cinema #★★★★ #Bob Flag #british cinema #British film #Claire King #Crime #Directed by Women #Drama #Featured #female directors #Fhiona-Louise #Horror #Keith Hamilton Cobb

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The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker

Synopsis- A mysterious explosion kills thousands in the Pacific Northwest and only two young girls survive. Authors – James Patterson and J.D. Barker Genre- Thriller | Mystery | Science Fiction Published – 2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Links- Amazon, Goodreads The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker is a heart-pounding thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start…

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#Book #book review #J.D. Barker #James Patterson #Mystery Fiction #Science Fiction Fiction #Thriller Fiction

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The Company of Wolves (1984)

The Company of Wolves (1984) #FilmReview #Horror

Synopsis – Young Rosaleen dreams that she lives in a forest with her family. When her sister is killed by wolves, she is sent to live with her grandmother while the villagers hunt the forest for the pack. Director – Neil Jordan Starring – Sarah Patterson, Angela Lansbury, Micha Bergese Genre – Horror | Fantasy Released – 1984 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. “The Company of Wolves” (1984),…

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#1980s Cinema #Angela Lansbury #★★★★ #Charity Shop #Creature Feature #Fantasy #film review #Film Reviews #Horror #Micha Bergese #movie review #Neil Jordan #Sarah Patterson #Women on screen

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Going Dutch: My Top 5 Films from the Netherlands

Going Dutch: My Top 5 Films from the Netherlands

Dutch cinema boasts a rich and diverse tradition that has made significant contributions to the global film landscape. Renowned for its innovative storytelling, artistic sensibility, and a unique blend of realism and surrealism, Dutch films often tackle thought-provoking themes with a distinctive flair. The Netherlands has produced influential filmmakers like Paul Verhoeven, known for his…

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#Alex van Warmerdam #cinema #dutch cinema #European cinema #Featured #film review #Film Reviews #George Stevens #Heddy Honigmann #Leonard Retel Helmrich #Marleen Gorris #movie review #Nanouk Leopold #Op-Ed #Op-Eds #Paul Verhoeven #Peter Webber