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One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg (2024) by Herbie J. Pilato. Reviewed by Elizabeth Stengell
I hope there’s a tinge of disgrace about me. Hopefully, there’s one good scandal left in me yet. Dame Diana Rigg Thus begins the first line of One Tough Dame, a promising start to Herbie Pilato’s deep dive into the … Continue reading
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Cruelty Is Natural. All That Breathes (2022) reviewed by Ella Rowsey
A beautiful bird with a yellow beak cracks open its own egg and starts to eat. In the distance, the bustle and action of a riot starts on the streets. The narration sounds, “cruelty is natural.” It is a war … Continue reading
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Tapping into a Legend: The Unseen Side of Ellie Powell Revealed in Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance. Reviewed by Abbie Reams
Throughout the writing, our challenge remained how to relentlessly search out and present to the world “Ellie Powell” behind the mask of “Eleanor Powell.” —Paula Broussard Having turned the final page of Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance, I can attest … Continue reading
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Multicultural Heartbreak and Hilarity: Carmen & Bolude (2025). Reviewed by Holley Anne Brabble
Quick-paced and quick-witted, Carmen & Bolude (2025) is both a lighthearted good time and a deeply introspective watch. The film uses comedy to showcase a deeply multicultural world and all its nuances. The result is an exploration of themes like … Continue reading
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The Cinema Within (2024): Looking for the Magic in the Cut. Reviewed by Holley Anne Brabble
When you watch a movie, how often do you notice a cut? You might be surprised to learn that unless your answer is every few seconds then you hardly ever notice a cut at all. This is because film editing … Continue reading
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Streets of Colour (2023) and the Never-Ending Recovery. Reviewed by Holley Anne Brabble
Streets of Colour is a film that knows its identity and wastes no time in showcasing that identity to the audience. The film depicts a number of complex issues, such as interracial relations, community, generational trauma, and grief. The film … Continue reading
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Sound of Metal (2019). Reviewed by Mackenzie McCarron
Some people compare it to being on an island among foreigners. Others say it’s similar to sticking your head in a goldfish bowl. But the reality of what I can and cannot hear is a lot more complicated than anyone … Continue reading
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The Stunning Subtlety of Mano Khalil’s Neighbours (2021). Reviewed by Lena Streitwieser
I had the privilege of attending the New York Kurdish Film Festival this month for the New York City premiere of Kurdish-Swiss director Mano Khalil’s 2021 film, Neighbours. As I walked into the Angelika Film Center in the East Village, … Continue reading
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From Page to Stage: The Story Behind the Curtain. Reviewed by Estefania Rosas De La Maza
Blockbuster films, such as the Harry Potter (2001-2011) franchise, The Iron Giant (1999), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994), have left an indelible mark on society, with their distinct storytelling and memorable characters becoming household, if not global, cultural references. Though … Continue reading
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The Black Dahlia: A Misunderstood Ode to Film Noir. Reviewed by Yaakov “Jacob” Smith
When director Brian De Palma is brought up in film discussions, much is made of his work prior to 2000, and anything past that year is completely ignored, if not disparaged. Indeed, many seem to believe that De Palma lost … Continue reading
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