Ah, the Brits. They have one of the most recognizable cadences around the world, and that distinctive way of life has carried over greatly into their films. From some of our most notable directing titans …
Richard Keaney
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When a young man drops out of college to care for his shut-in mother he too finds himself increasingly insulated from the outside world, something which conflicts with his growing forays into amateur astronomy. Credits …
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Reviews
You Can Never Replace Anyone: A Tribute to The ‘Before’ Trilogy [Video]
by Nick Kushby Nick KushWe often turn to film to capture those feelings that we have trouble articulating ourselves, to express something personal to us without going through the highs and lows of it in our own lives. However, …
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The modern moviegoing experienced has largely been distilled to two kinds of movies: IP-driven blockbusters and micro-budgeted horror films. I’m simplifying, of course, but most of the profitable movies of the last few years fall …
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Famous Shark Tank mogul Kevin O’Leary once noted that unions are about “the collective leverage, the power of numbers versus the power of capital.” Though quotes are often used to oversimplify stories, ideas, and concepts, …
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With industry mainstays like Pixar and Illumination earning billions of dollars by curating animated films for families, it’s no wonder that animation is often tossed aside, typecast as cartoons for younger audiences. But there are …
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Although many look to cinema for pure escapism, it has the power to create profound statements that shed light on troubling circumstances. For Rosie, the focus is on the homeless epidemic in Ireland. And by remaining …
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Usually films filled with dogs skew towards becoming overly sentimental and saccharine, shoving dogs in the face of the viewer simply for a cheap emotional response. Dogman, the latest film from Matteo Garrone, goes in the …
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Spain is an often under-appreciated source of cinematic genius. Odds are that you know Pan’s Labyrinth, but there’s so many other amazing offers for you from the largest piece of the Iberian Peninsula. Thankfully, director Richard Keaney …
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With two impeccable films in Whiplash and La La Land, Damien Chazelle had already proved himself as a director to watch in Hollywood. But First Man is another high mark for the filmmaker, turning a seemingly by-the-numbers prestige story into …
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If you’re into independent film, and, more specifically, A24 films, odds are that you saw First Reformed earlier this year. It’s even more likely that this film hypnotized you into a state of deep contemplation. If you …
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BlacKkKlansman is making waves in both film and political spheres for its content. In one way it’s an unbelievably funny real-life story, but, in another way, it’s a sobering, painfully obvious look at the state of …
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After expanding wide into theaters following a limited release last weekend, Searching has become a late-summer, sleeper hit of sorts. Given its buzzy premise and presentation (that being a crime thriller that takes place completely on a …