¡Feliz Quinceañera, FILMéxico!

¡Feliz Quinceañera, FILMéxico!
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The film explores ideas of loneliness and affection, the need to be close to others and accepted, but also the danger that comes with vulnerability.  … read more

Film Review: The Devils

Film Review: The Devils
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Ken Russell’s The Devils has been re-released in 4k, marking this the first time the film has been presented since 1971, in its rawest, uncensored form. … read more

31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings

31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings
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Oh, you thought Halloween was over? Take a load off with a bowl of untouched candy and enjoy a pillowcase full of mixed media courtesy of Secondhand Screenings! … read more

Film Review: Klara and the Sun

Film Review: Klara and the Sun
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Klara and the Sun is a treatise on what it means to live, to love, to be loved and to die. It packs an emotional wallop and it’s a remarkably sweet film. … read more

Film Review: Wildwood

Film Review: Wildwood
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Some movies have the word “hit” written all over them. Wildwood seems to shout out that it’s going to be a cult classic — the likes of which we haven’t had in some time … read more

The Orem Film Festival Approaches Life With Bold Enthusiasm

The Orem Film Festival Approaches Life With Bold Enthusiasm
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Every film in the 10-film lineup at the Orem Film Festival was clearly chosen with intentionality and thought for the overall audience experience. … read more

Film Review: Narrative debut Primetime proves Lance Oppenheim isn’t a one-trick pony

Film Review: Narrative debut Primetime proves Lance Oppenheim isn’t a...
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After seeing Primetime, I am pleased to say that Oppenheim crafted an engaging chronicle that displays the aforementioned nuance which such a retelling requires, albeit with one caveat: the ending. … read more

Film Review: Musk

Film Review: Musk
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Musk takes an expansive, skeptical look at Elon Musk’s extraordinary rise from internet entrepreneur to one of the most powerful and controversial figures. … read more

Film Review: You Can See Everything

Film Review: You Can See Everything
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You Can See Everything offers a disquieting examination of truth, deception and the fragile boundary between authenticity and performance. … read more

MASBEDO and The Complex Nature of Arsa

MASBEDO and The Complex Nature of Arsa
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The filmmakers found their Arsa in Martinucci, whose lack of extensive acting experience ultimately became part of what attracted them to her. … read more

Film Review: The Social Reckoning

Film Review: The Social Reckoning
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The Social Reckoning is far more procedural than its predecessor, and it doesn’t feel as fresh or divertly entertaining, though it makes up for that in urgency. … read more

Film Review: Angel and The Badman

Film Review: Angel and The Badman
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The power of the right material in the wrong hands is immeasurable. This film had a powerhouse team of the wrong hands. … read more