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Avatar: The Way of Water

James Cameron is one of this generation’s most innovative filmmakers. Cameron has revolutionized the industry throughout his career with technological advances in both practical and visual effects. Going back to the T-800 in 1984’s The Terminator to […]

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The Fabelmans

To borrow a term from “The Rewatchables,” Steven Spielberg’s “Apex Mountain” can be seen spread throughout multiple decades. From the creation of the “Summer Blockbuster” with Jaws in the ’70s to one of the most influential sci-fi […]

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4th Annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Award Winners: The Power of the Dog Takes The Top Prize

As an honored member of the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association, the 4th annual LEJA Film Award winners were a delight. Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog took home the top prize and added director, adapted screenplay, […]

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4th Annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Nominations Announced

As a proud member of the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association, I am excited with these nominations! The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) announced today the film nominees for the fourth annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association […]

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BAFTA Film Awards Longlists 2022

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has revealed its longlists of nominees across 24 categories for its upcoming film awards. “No Time to Die,” “Belfast” and “West Side Story” are among the […]

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Critics Choice Awards Postponed

It was only a matter of time. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that amind the omicron variant of COVID-19 continuing to spread, the Critics Choice Awards will no longer take place as planned. The Critics Choice Association announced Wednesday […]

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27th Critics Choice Nominations

Along with the Golden Globes, the nominations for the 27th annual Critics Choice awards have arrived. Nominations in the best picture category also include Dune, The Power of the Dog, Licorice Pizza, Nightmare Alley, King Richard, […]

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79th Golden Globe Nominations

Despite the troubles with the HFPA, nominations for 2022 Golden Globes were announced this morning, from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will “recognize” the best in both television and […]

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Being the Ricardos

I Love Lucy is regarded amongst many as one of the greatest television shows. During its six-season run, the show never dipped from the top 3 shows on television and peaked at an average of 67.3 […]

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House of Gucci

Ridley Scott has had quite a year. The acclaimed director has had two of the most talked-about releases among cinephiles, The Last Duel and House of Gucci. One being a callback to some of the best films of […]

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Belfast

The certainty of a film’s Oscar success can be a deterrent by Oscar night. Over the past few years, we’ve seen movies like La La Land and 1917 dominate the Oscar season until the Best Picture […]

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Spencer

Lady Diana Spencer’s life has been one of the most adapted to TV/film from documentaries, movies, and, most recently, the fourth season of The Crown. Now add in, Pablo Larraín’s Spencer. A haunting, melancholy triumph that […]

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NYFF59: The French Dispatch

Throughout his career, Wes Anderson has cemented himself as one of the most eccentric and unique directors working today. Anderson’s visual style and aesthetic are always on full display since his debut film, Bottle Rocket, […]

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TIFF21: The Humans

Stephen Karam’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Humans is one of the most beloved plays in quite a while. So there is no surprise that a film adaptation of the play would be put into motion. […]

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TIFF21 Lakewood

Despite all the hardships the COVID-19 pandemic has created in the past two years, the pandemic has allowed studios and their directors to put their thinking caps on for unique ways to direct and release […]

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TIFF21: The Power of the Dog

I’ve never been shy to talk about how little I connect with Jane Campion films. Going back to 1993’s Oscar-winning The Piano, I’ve yet to feel a connection with her movies. While always challenging, her films have […]

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TIFF21: Violet

Cinephiles are pretty familiar with Justine Bateman. Her extensive career has provided folks with various content, including the classic Family Ties and cult favorites, Desperate Housewives and Californication. However, this year’s Toronto International Film Festival proves she’s nowhere close to […]