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Being with whomever I want is a luxury I don’t have. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Trespasses is a miniseries I had been meaning to watch. I had seen some reviews on Twitter—all of them positive. All I knew was…
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Truck drivers will eat anything. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App In my country, there’s a saying that goes something like this: "In war, any hole will do as a trench." A scene in this film reminded me of that pop…
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A mother's love can transcend borders. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Michel Franco is a Mexican filmmaker who enjoys exploring uncomfortable themes—issues that can even spark controversy. In the past, some of h…
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Memories fade, but true love lasts forever. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This film by Nacho Vigalondo had been on my "to watch" list for a while; I finally got to see it yesterday, and it left a very positive…
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Thank you very much, Mr. Banker. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App With Luis Zahera in the cast, I was already looking forward to seeing the film. Karra Elejalde and Álvaro Cervantes are also part of the ensemble.…
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Stolen Letters Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App If you are familiar with the work of filmmaker John Carney, you know exactly what to expect; you can be certain that he will deliver a beautiful story accompanied by…
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The justice system has nothing to do with it; it’s the system itself. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This is a Peruvian film—or, more precisely, a co production between Peru and Argentina. What caught my attenti…
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Do you want to go for a spin? Where to? Nowhere. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Adolescence: a difficult stage that we have all gone through. Most of us likely hold onto both pleasant memories and others that ar…
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If you don’t run, you fly. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Let’s move on to another Spanish comedy—this one a bit more zany, packed with eccentric and unhinged characters, and unfolding at a breakneck pace. It’s…
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When love ends, the war begins. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I have only seen the few episodes released so far—it airs weekly on HBO—but that has been enough to captivate me and prompt me to recommend it based…
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Don’t walk; I’d prefer that you crawl. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Perhaps this isn’t director Gregg Araki’s best film, but I found it to be a quite entertaining erotic comedy with a touch of a thriller —some…
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In reality, they have been hiding you. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App While looking for something new to watch—something moving and, preferably, little known or hard to find around here—I stumbled upon this film…
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We fight evil by writing reports. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I haven't yet seen Dossier 137 , the latest film by filmmaker Dominik Moll—a French director whose movie Seules les bêtes (which I recommended in…
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It's not El Corte Inglés, Conchi Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It’s time to relax with something light, and this comedy miniseries—consisting of just six half hour episodes—is perfect for the occasion. It’s eas…
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A real bombshell! Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App For most of us, the name Guillermo Esteban Coppola might not mean anything; however, for Argentines and fans of Diego Maradona, it is instantly recognizable. He b…
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Bad day to mess with the farmer and his shotgun. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This revenge thriller is highly entertaining. It was released nearly a decade ago, and upon rewatching it recently, I found it just…
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Having one foot in the grave is an advantage. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The wait has been long, but it was worth it. And, in the interval between the first and second seasons, there was even a prequel cente…
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Turning the other cheek, in reality, does not work. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It had been a long time since I last saw a film that addressed the issue of racial segregation in the American South. When I cam…
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The origin of Pamela Voorhees Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Yet another prequel to a horror classic—in this case, one belonging to the slasher subgenre. Friday the 13th and its various installments have long be…
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God is not here. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Nuns and priests have always given me the creeps. In fact, any form of religious authority triggers a certain aversion in me, as I do not believe in any religion.…
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The major manhunt to catch the Ripper Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Across seven excellent episodes, this miniseries—featuring a fantastic cast—recounts what remains, to date, the most costly, protracted, and d…
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here are two Gypsies in the back of a car. Who is driving? The Civil Guard. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Mallorca in the 2000s: an era when real estate speculation and drug trafficking were booming. This is th…
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Someone is lying. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The art of deception: some have perfected this skill more than others, though in real life, it is part of our daily routine. Whether at work or in any other spher…
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The Red Pig Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App A few days ago, I watched the film Los Colonos (The Settlers). It is a Chilean movie that adopts the Western genre to tell a story based on chilling real life events th…
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I could tell right away that he came hungry. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App When I saw a bald, bearded Raúl Arévalo playing the character "El Suizo"—surveying the site he hoped to turn into a mega brothel—it was…
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This world belongs to the swift; if you let your guard down, you end up crushed. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App There are truly sordid places in the world, and the town where this story unfolds is rife with pove…
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Wild weekend Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App You’re in a long term relationship and decide to blow your savings on a weekend getaway to a beautiful, luxurious house in the woods. It’s the perfect setting to walk…
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wield the power of the advantage, and the advantage dictates the results Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Gone Baby Gone , Argo , The Town , Air : these have all been excellent films in which Ben Affleck’s talent…
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Can we wish to lose? Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App One spoonful. Eat. Wait an hour. The minutes tick by slowly, feeling like an eternity. If all goes well, they can breathe easy and feel relieved. They must do…
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They say that we devils are angels fallen from heaven. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I am continuing my review of Eduardo Pinto’s filmography. This time, I will discuss the film Las Nubes . It is a thriller tha…
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Based on a true rumor Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have been friends for years—even before collaborating on that masterpiece, the first season of True Detective . They h…
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You have the power. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App To be honest, I had high hopes for this new adaptation of the King novel. And rightly so, given that Mike Flanagan is behind the project, yet the impression it…
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This is what you get for being an asshole. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App When it comes to forbidden love, a somewhat taboo scenario is the romance between a female teacher and a lucky student. I say "lucky" bec…
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To a monster, the normal must seem monstrous, and this one appeared in the body of a woman. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App When I saw the trailer before the miniseries premiered, I felt excited but also somewhat…
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Welcome to El Escondido Source Source 2 Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This is one of those strange yet fascinating films—the kind that brings a smile to my face thanks to its delightful dark humor. I recommend it to a…
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The consequences not accepted Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I must begin by saying that Happening ( L'Événement ) is a very well shot film, featuring raw and realistic scenes. It possesses a rawness rarely seen…
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Reality is more terrifying than fiction. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I saw this movie several years ago, but—like so many others—I hadn't written about it. I came across it again and relived the emotions I fe…
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Success comes at a price. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I have been watching some films from the body of work of Argentine filmmaker Eduardo Pino, and I found this particular movie—a noir —highly recommendable,…
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The most wanted kidnapper Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Kidnapping is one of the most widespread crimes in countries with high crime rates. The issue of kidnapping in Mexico, for instance, frequently appears in…
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You have nothing but bitterness and rage. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Apple TV continues to deliver high quality productions. I decided to give this thriller a chance, and—as I always do—if the first episode…
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Are you a good boy or a bad boy? Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App In the early 2000s, I was a huge fan of cable TV shows; it was a time when travel and cooking programs were really booming. There was one channel t…
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When the battle begins, do not give up the fight. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Here is another audiovisual take on the figure of Ted Kaczynski—known worldwide as the Unabomber—the man who kept the FBI at bay f…
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Being with this asshole is like being with the devil himself. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Chava Cartas is a filmmaker who consistently delivers. His filmography includes several entertaining movies and series…
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Land of Violence Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It is always a good day to enjoy a Western—a quintessential film genre. I have mentioned in other posts that this genre reminds me of my childhood, when I used to…
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The rage inside me is uncontrollable. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This is the second feature film from Romain Quirot—whose debut received terrible reviews (though I haven't seen it)—and this time he opted for…
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Echoes of the Past Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Having seen much of Daniel de la Vega’s filmography as a director, I believe this is the film I have enjoyed the most. I also liked Soy Tóxico for its post apoca…
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A lot of Polish sausage with a lot of ketchup. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App After finishing the sequel to the Polish slasher film I recommended a week ago, a question crossed my mind: was a sequel—or even a fu…
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This wasn't the mission. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It’s incredible! This third season of Lioness is the best of the entire series so far; they’ve really managed to raise the bar this time around. Everything…
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No one knows for sure what happened that day. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Without a doubt, this has been the worst installment of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series. Oh, Ryan Murphy... I’ve said it every…
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They used to call me Conchita! Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Amazon Prime had already let me down with its adaptation of the Nahir Galarza case—a true crime story I had really wanted to see on screen. That prod…
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I thought I would understand my son better if I knew who the father was. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The synopsis for this film didn't seem very appealing, so I was pleasantly surprised when it managed to kee…
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The Diabolical Game Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I have been watching several films from the body of work of Argentine actor and filmmaker Daniel de la Vega, a director who focuses on the horror genre within h…
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Do you still love me? I'm thinking about it. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Stories about romantic relationships—from their beginnings to their inevitable decline—have frequently appeared on the big screen. Thes…
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Let not a single one remain. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I have watched several Argentine films lately, but none inspired me to write anything until I came across this thriller set in rural Argentina. That se…
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Polish Slasher Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I’ve continued watching Polish films, and recently I saw one that became a hit when Netflix added it to its catalog. Among the many movies on my watchlist, this Poli…
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It is anything but what you think. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I had promised myself a break from Greek cinema, but I still had this nine year old film on my watchlist—directed by Alexandros Avranas, a filmma…
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The Price of Pleasure Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Some time ago, I came across YouTube videos featuring models discussing how attempts were made to recruit them into a prostitution ring. The women in these vi…
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Bad decisions Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Youth. A stage of rebellion. It's part of our development and growth. Who wasn't rebellious in their teens? Who didn't think they were king of the world as a teenager…
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Everyone desires Linda. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Some films can leave you feeling a bit bewildered. It is that sensation of having watched something that might seem like utter nonsense, only to realize tha…
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What is your dream? Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The story and characters of this film might be unfamiliar to many people, especially younger generations. But let me tell you something: it will bring back a lo…
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To woo death, one must love it. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Independent horror cinema has always been a weakness of mine. I am drawn to indie films, especially those in the horror genre. I find it fascinating…
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The descent into hell Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This film is already 16 years old, yet it continues to convey a powerful message. It is the kind of movie whose story both moves and horrifies us in equal mea…
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Kill twelve men Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I have no idea how I came across this series. I think the poster caught my eye, and I watched the trailer. I was looking for a series that was easy to watch, entert…
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Do you know what happens when a pig tastes blood? It goes completely crazy. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App My God! It's been a while since I've enjoyed a good bloodbath. As far as extreme horror movies go, I'm q…
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An empty absurdity Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Stay completely away from this movie. That's the first thing I'm going to tell you. Unlike most of my film reviews, this isn't a recommendation. And this is comi…
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It's always too long Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Six years have passed since its release, and I hadn't been able to see it until now. I was missing out on a beautiful film that, surprisingly, also belongs to…
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Playing with Death Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App We continue with Argentine cinema, and today I'm presenting a police thriller that kept me glued to my seat. It's the kind of story that appeals to me, and this…
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When limits are crossed, there are consequences. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It's time to explore Latin American cinema, and this time, Argentine cinema. This film is eight years old, but I only discovered it…
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Anatomy of Abandonment Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Sorogoyen returns with another film that expands his filmography and further solidifies his position as one of the best Spanish filmmakers working today. I a…
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The only bad thing about money is not having it. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App What would you do if you received an offer of one million euros to free a corrupt businessman? Would you be the most honorable pers…
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Don't make waves Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I'm on the side of those who think we're losing our Western world with all the nonsense society imposes as norms of conduct, which are changing so many things. Som…
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The Perfect Lie Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App There are stories entertaining enough to enjoy. It doesn't matter that the story isn't entirely original and that we've seen many similar things before.The key lies…
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Love and Blood Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Let's talk about horror and teen drama. That's the combination this film offers. A film that, beyond its fantastical elements, tackles several important themes, not…
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Someone has to die Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Okay, let's talk about a movie I saw last year, but, like many others, I forgot to post about it. Caitlin Cronenberg is the youngest daughter of the great David…
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To escape a dull life Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App To begin, I'll tell you right off the bat that it's quite a dense film. I've recently watched several Greek films (Animal and A Bast), and I've found them all…
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The girl and the wolves Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App No matter how much some people say the Western is dead, for me it's still a genre I enjoy. Perhaps they don't make as many films as they did in the last cen…
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The sleep experiment Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Imagine you mustn't close your eyes or fall asleep, because the consequences could be fatal. That's practically the premise of this interesting film I saw a wh…
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The silence Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App A few days ago, I published a post about the horror film Nightsiren, by Slovak director Tereza Nvotová. While searching for her latest film, titled Father, I reviewed h…
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"Travel the world with your eyes open and listen not only to your own pain and worries, but also to the pain, worries, and desires of others." Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App If you have Netflix and search carefu…
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People don't talk about what's happening here. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App My recommendation today is "Slovak Folk Horror." Once again, we find ourselves in a village whose name I can't recall, or perhaps it'…
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The Price of Innocence Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The film's final image left me speechless. That's the advantage of choosing films without knowing almost anything about them. They captivate and surprise me.…
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She will come for your children Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I'm still watching the European films I've been meaning to see, and continuing with Czech cinema, it's time for a horror film. Well, that's what the…
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A short but intense life Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It's time to recommend a Slavic film, specifically from the Czech Republic. I'm interested in it because it's a biography of a woman who was famous in her…
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You shouldn't even look at me Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Mafia and forbidden love. An excellent combination for a violent drama. I saw this movie a while ago, but I'd been meaning to write a review. One of m…
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A journey into darkness Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The Spanish thriller scene looks promising with this feature film debut by Rubén Pérez Barrena, who, after working on short films, has fully committed to fe…
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The Gray Zone Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App When I started watching the film, I had some reservations because I thought it would be a propaganda pamphlet for a certain ideology, but as it progressed, I was surp…
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"Facing the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía would remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice." Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I don't remember exactly how old I was when I f…
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He laughed at my suffering Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I remember when I saw the film Snowtown, based on the true story of a terrible Australian killer. The film shocked me with its tone and violence. It was…
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We need to form a band Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App John Carney is an Irish filmmaker who has already clearly established his style and what he does best. I don't think he intends to stray from the path his fi…
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Educate them Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App "I Swear" is a delightful film that aims to raise awareness about a syndrome we may not be very familiar with. I found it very funny and laughed quite a bit at some sc…
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I can see them Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Spielberg fans are going to hate me for this, but the last film of his that truly lived up to my expectations was Bridge of Spies. After that, I haven't been satisfi…
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It's destiny Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I wasn't particularly keen to watch this adaptation because I knew, more or less, that I'd find elements and messages with a certain political slant. But I'm not so na…
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It all stays in the family. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This is the kind of movie I love. Crime dramas are very appealing, especially when they're set in rural America, in towns where I'd be terrified to live…
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Only blood redeems blood Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App In the 90s, when I used to go to the Charles Chapin Film Club in my city every Saturday, I saw a film that deeply affected me. It was a raw and gritty film…
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I've been waiting for you Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App With four episodes aired out of a total of eight that make up this miniseries, I assure you it will be one of the year's most outstanding productions. A n…
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What do I do with you? Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This film received excellent reviews upon its release. I saw a flood of praise from prominent critics. That kept me intrigued and eager to see it. It wasn't…
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Everything is rotten everywhere Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App After several years, and taking advantage of some free time to catch up on the films I had been meaning to see, I enjoyed one by the French filmmake…
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Listen. I have to tell you a secret. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App A horror movie I'd been wanting to see since last year was this one: Bring Her Back. Oh my god! I agree with most of the positive reviews. It w…
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I found a place Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I saw this movie that's become a huge box office hit and everyone's talking about it. I have to say, this movie is a product of the current generation because it wa…
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The women of the caliphate Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App German filmmaker Mareike Engelhardt's debut feature is very interesting because of the subject matter it addresses. Furthermore, I found it very focused…
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Do you really think you're a normal person? Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Eileen is one of those films that starts off very well, gradually building its story with very interesting characters and dualities in t…
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I think there's someone down there Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App About five years ago, I published a review of the film Caveat. At the time, it was the first feature film by Irish director Damian McCarthy. Cave…
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Marital problems Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App We're back with Samara Weaving and her recent string of cinematic successes. This girl seems to choose her roles wisely, doing what she does best: surviving and fi…
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Come here, kitty, kitty Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App The only thing I knew about Strange Darling was that it had received quite a bit of coverage in specialized media last year. I always avoid spoilers, and it…
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You shouldn't be here Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App One of the current trends in horror cinema focuses on creating unsettling atmospheres. In this case, it's a film I saw a few months ago and have been eager to…
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Cirilo never had a chance. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Today I'm not here to recommend a movie. I'm here to warn you to stay away from this senseless mess. Before watching it, I had a feeling it wouldn't live…
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I'd like to be president so I could eat all the cakes in the world. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App This film has deeply moved me. It's beautiful and, at the same time, heartbreaking because of what it denounces.…
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Your people are a magnificent specimen Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App A Māori horror story that also takes the opportunity to address British colonialism in Aotearoa, what we all know as New Zealand. This is the…
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Fetishes will always make money Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I found Kika to be an entertaining film. What begins as a story about ordinary people, where love blossoms and there's a touch of infidelity, transf…
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There are desires that kill Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App When I decided to watch this movie, after finding recommendations on social media, I thought it would be about a man obsessed with a girl who starts sta…
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We are bad at pretending to be good Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App As I've mentioned in other reviews of films starring the lead actress, Samara Weaving alone justifies watching it. Last weekend I finally saw Ca…
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I'll fix it for you. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App One of the best Spanish films of last year, which I finally found available in my area after a long wait, and I enjoyed it very much. This film participated in…
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The legend was a lie Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App Robin Hood was one of my childhood heroes. As a child, I had a beautiful picture book. It told the story of Robin Hood, the thief who stole from the rich to he…
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Post for the contest organized by @wiseagent. The contest rules are in this post: Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App There are many films that bring back wonderful memories, although choosing one for this contest wa…
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Uwe Boll is coming on strong. Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I'm absolutely delighted with Citizen Vigilante. For many, Uwe Boll is a bad director; some have even called him the worst filmmaker in history, worse…
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The spy who betrays for love Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App I titled my review of the first season of this series "The Spy in Love," and now that same spy becomes a traitor, all for the love of a woman he wants…
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Shall we masturbate for a while? 😆 Source Edited in Photoshop & Canva App It was in the late nineties that Santiago surely hit the box office with the first Torrente film. The character he created had a huge impact: Jo…
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What are you willing to sacrifice? Source The only reason I watched this miniseries is because it's an adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel. This author has made a lot of money since signing a deal with Netflix to adapt m…