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Stockholm: The story of Stockholm Syndrome on the big screen
Ethan Hawke and Noomi Rapace star in this new film recounting a Swedish bank heist. [read more]
Articles by Steven Lee
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Hellboy: Not the third instalment, but it’s something
After Guillermo Del Toro made two great films with Ron Perlman as the beloved Hellboy, many fans have been wanting to see the third instalment in the series. Unfortunately, we have a reboot instead. Based [read more]
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The Dirt: Mötley Crüe’s backstory on the big screen
Mötley Crüe is recognized to be one of the most influential and notorious bands in the world, and it was only a matter of time before their fans got a biopic of this group. Based [read more]
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Five Feet Apart: Clichéd from the get go
Honestly, young adult novel adaptations tend to be uninspired films. Granted, The Fault in our Stars, Love, Simon and The Hate U Give are some great exceptions, but the rest of them are just unnecessary [read more]
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The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot: Wasted potential
There’s one thing we can all agree on: The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot is a pretty weird and long name for a movie. This is one of the hardest films to [read more]
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Bumblebee: Michael Bay-free and flourishing
The franchise’s new instalment is a refreshing step in a new direction, featuring Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena. [read more]
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Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 Review
It’s been a decade since we last saw both Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero on screen together for the hilarious masterpiece known as The Room. It was released in 2003, but it’s still wildly popular [read more]
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Review: Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody doesn’t sound like it’s an easy movie to make, but the result is quite satisfactory. As a biopic of the legendary rock band Queen, it mainly focuses on the lead vocalist Freddie Mercury [read more]
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Review: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Now that Halloween is officially over, it’s time to get ready for the holiday season! Disney has been making a lot of live-action adaptations of their properties lately, and now we have The Nutcracker and [read more]
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Film Review: The Hate U Give
Can we start by saying that Amandla Stenberg’s lead performance in The Hate U Give is absolutely phenomenal? Based on the best-selling book written by Angie Thomas, the director George Tillman Jr. brings us one [read more]
Festivals
FNC 2018: Climax [Review]
Gaspar Noé is known to be one of the most divisive filmmakers in the industry. Whether you like or hate his movies, that’s up to you. His latest film Climax, which just had its recent [read more]
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FNC 2018: Holiday [Review]
Full disclosure: Holiday is not for everyone. It is very graphic in some scenes, and it will make you uncomfortable. This is the directorial debut of Isabella Eklöf, and it’s up to you to know [read more]
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FNC 2018: Thunder Road [Review]
Thunder Road is one of those films that successfully combines drama and humour so well, even if the premise is devastating for its main protagonist. After its screening at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, the [read more]
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Venom: Lost potential
Venom is a very interesting movie. It’s a waste of potential, but it’s still entertaining to watch. After being in Spider-Man 3 for only fifteen minutes, many fans are still hoping to see a good [read more]
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The House with a Clock in its Walls: Eli Roth goes family friendly
After releasing the R-rated Death Wish remake, filmmaker Eli Roth, who is usually known for making gory horror flicks such as Cabin Fever and Hostel, has instead decided to make a family film called The [read more]
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Mandy: A unique thriller about cults, torture, and revenge
Let’s start this review by reminding moviegoers that Mandy is not for everybody. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s undeniably a unique cinematic experience. It’s most definitely not like any other films you have [read more]
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Skate Kitchen: Camaraderie at the skate park
Honestly, it’s really hard to think of a great movie that involves skateboarding. Luckily, Skate Kitchen is a worthy example showcasing the values of this activity. Directed by the filmmaker Crystal Moselle, known for her [read more]
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Fantasia 2018: The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion [Review]
After its international premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, South Korean director Park Hoon-jung brought to the audience a gritty action thriller titled The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion. The film takes place in a [read more]
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Fantasia 2018: Tigers Are Not Afraid [Review]
Issa López is a filmmaker that a lot of people should look out for. After its official screening at the Fantasia International Film Festival, her film Tigers Are Not Afraid will definitely make moviegoers remember [read more]
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Fantasia 2018: Searching [Review]
A father searches for his missing daughter using her computer and social media. [read more]