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TV Series Review: Prime Video’s Swarm

Year: 2022 Episodes: 7 (~35 minutes) Creators: Donald Glover, Janine Nabers Stars: Dominique Fishback, Narine S. Brown, Chloe Bailey, Damson Idris, Kiersey Clemons By Tom Moore Writer Janine Nabers (“Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce”) and “Atlanta” creator Donald Glover come together to craft a twisted concoction for Prime Video that acts as a horrifying character study of fandom and showcases the incredible prowess of Dominique Fishback. … Continue reading TV Series Review: Prime Video’s Swarm

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Jess Plus None: BFI Flare 2023 review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 101 minutes Written and directed by Mandy Fabian Actors: Abby Miller, Marielle Scott, Rory O’Malley, Matt Walsh, Alexis Krause, Tate Ellington, Craig Thomas, Shalim Ortiz, Asenneth del Toro, Scott Speiser, Michael Dunn, Scout Durwood By Sarah Manvel It’s unclear how old this group of shakily connected but long-term friends are supposed to be. The plot revolves around them coming together for a … Continue reading Jess Plus None: BFI Flare 2023 review

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The Five Devils (Les Cinq Diables): BFI Flare 2023 review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 103 minutes Director: Lea Mysius Writers: Paul Guilhaume, Lea Mysius Actors: Adele Exarchopoulos, Sally Dramé, Moustapha Mbengue, Swala Emati, Daphne Patakia, Hugo Dillon By Sarah Manvel This is an unusual and unusually disturbing movie for reasons that are very hard to articulate without spoilers. Without going into too many details, it boils down to a family being trapped in a time loop … Continue reading The Five Devils (Les Cinq Diables): BFI Flare 2023 review

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Sister & Sister (Las Hijas): SXSW 2023 Review

Year: 2023 Runtime: 80 minutes Director/Writer: Kattia G. Zúñiga Actors: Ariana Chaves Gavilán, Cala Rossel Campos, Fernando Bonilla, Joshua De Leon, Milagros Fernandez, Gabriela Man By Rosa Parra Latin American cinema, Central American cinema in particular, isn’t given the necessary attention and acknowledgment it deserves. “Sister & Sister” (Las Hijas) is an example of why this type of cinema should be talked about alongside the … Continue reading Sister & Sister (Las Hijas): SXSW 2023 Review

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