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Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict XVI and Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio walking through a garden in a scene from The Two Popes.

The Two Popes Review: Faith, Football and Forgiveness

By David | April 29, 2025

When you hear "A comedy about two Popes," it sounds like the setup to a bad joke. Yet somehow, Fernando Meirelles (City of God) pulls...

Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler standing near a lobster trap with coastal homes in the background in Manchester by the Sea.

Manchester by the Sea review: A Precision-Crafted Film

By David | April 22, 2025

Manchester by the Sea is the kind of film that leaves a mark. Not with flash or spectacle, but through precision. It’s a slow burn,...

Hollywood film clapperboard and Oscar-style statue next to a Walk of Fame star labeled 'AI', symbolizing the rise of artificial intelligence in the film industry.

The Rise of AI in Hollywood: From Trailers to Ethics

By David | April 4, 2025

There’s something deeply human about cinema. Whether it’s a tiny detail in a shot, the rhythm of a well-written line, or the soul an actor...

Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn in The Apprentice (2024), walking through a courthouse as photographers capture the moment.

The Apprentice (2024) Movie Review: A Dark, Unsettling Look at Power

By David | March 14, 2025

Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice is not a conventional biopic. It does not attempt to humanize or outright condemn its subject in the way you might...

Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie share a tense moment over dinner in Blink Twice.

Blink Twice’ Movie Review: Zoe Kravitz’s Bold Thriller

By David | February 13, 2025

Warning: This review contains spoilers. Consider watching the movie first. Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut, ‘Blink Twice,’ starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum, is a psychological...

Scene from City of God depicting intense tension as a young boy is held at gunpoint by gang members in Rio's favelas.

City of God Review: A Stunning Tapestry of Chaos and Survival

By David | January 17, 2025

City of God (Cidade de Deus) is one of the most gripping films ever made. Inspired by true events, it tells the story of life...

Scene from Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2, featuring the jury, including Nicholas Hoult, in a tense courtroom drama exploring guilt and morality.

Juror #2 Review: Justice, Morality, and Convenient Storytelling

By David | December 23, 2024

Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 is a courtroom drama that invites viewers to wrestle with uncomfortable questions about guilt, morality, and justice. With a compelling premise—what...

Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus and Russell Crowe as Maximus in a tense scene from Gladiator (2000), wearing Roman armor with guards and shields in the background.

Gladiator (2000) Review: A Tale of Revenge, Power, and Bloody Glory

By David | December 18, 2024

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator is more than a movie—it’s an experience. Packed with breathtaking action, emotional depth, and unforgettable performances, it’s the kind of epic that...

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