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“Maria” Review: The Mandrax-Fueled Danse Macabre of La Divina
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“Maria” Review: The Mandrax-Fueled Danse Macabre of La Divina

What makes an opera diva? And what makes someone “La Divina”? Is it the voice, the stage presence, or the presence of some sort of secrecy, the ability to become an almost mythical figure? In Maria (2024), the legendary opera singer Maria Callas is deconstructed by director Pablo Larraín. In...
Sprint Review: Drive to Survive 2.0
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Sprint Review: Drive to Survive 2.0

Directed by Phil Turner, this six-episode series features the intense journeys of elite athletes, their coaches, and the high-stakes drama of competition. With a production pedigree that includes acclaimed documentaries like Amy and the riveting Diego Maradona, the expectations were high. But did Sprint cross the finish line, or did...
Wicked Little Letters Review: Not Shutting Up Has Never Felt So Good
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Wicked Little Letters Review: Not Shutting Up Has Never Felt So Good

If you are in the mood for a film that’s part hilarious comedy, part historical drama, and entirely uproarious, Wicked Little Letters is the ticket. Directed by Thea Sherrock (Me Before You) and penned by Johnny Sweet (Chickens), this delightfully cheeky flick spins a true tale from the 1920s that...
Eric Review: Where Our Monsters Live
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Eric Review: Where Our Monsters Live

Abi Morgan, the brilliant mind behind "Shame," returns with another spectacular story "Eric." This six-episode mini-series, directed by Lucy Forbes of "This is Going to Hurt", and starring the incomparable Benedict Cumberbatch, plunges us into the chaotic depths of 1980s New York. With a city grappling with homelessness, homophobia, racial...
“Call Me Kate” Review: Celebrating the Coolest Icon in Hollywood History
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“Call Me Kate” Review: Celebrating the Coolest Icon in Hollywood History

Katharine Hepburn passed away 21 years ago on June 29, but looking back on her life and career, she seems cooler and more relevant than ever. "Call Me Kate," a new documentary, reminds us why Hepburn's fierce, intense, graceful personality still resonates today, especially in an age when Variety calls...
Without Air Review: A Meek Hero on the Ramparts
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Without Air Review: A Meek Hero on the Ramparts

In her feature film debut, Katalin Moldovai introduces us to Ana, a progressive literature and drama teacher in the beautifully shot yet emotionally charged Without Air. The film highlights the issue of political influence in education while focusing on a teacher's unwavering dedication, and is based on true events. Moldovai...
„El Conde”: How Does It Feel to Be a Beast Like You?
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„El Conde”: How Does It Feel to Be a Beast Like You?

In Netflix’s must watch 'El Conde,' Pablo Larraín intertwines historical drama with gothic horror and eerie undertones. He creates a haunting portrait of a man whose legacy is shrouded in mystery and darkness. The film is a wickedly dark and wildly creative exploration of Chile's recent history through a supernatural...
„Nyad”: Your One Wild and Precious Life
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„Nyad”: Your One Wild and Precious Life

"Nyad" is a new biographical film that tells the story of long-distance swimmer, author, journalist and passion powerhouse Diana Nyad. The movie is based on the book „Find a Way” (great title) by the swimmer herself. Directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (it’s their narrative debut) and starring...
„Leave the World Behind”: Rotten Tomatoes Might Say 75% Yet This is Just a Mess
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„Leave the World Behind”: Rotten Tomatoes Might Say 75% Yet This is Just a Mess

"Leave The World Behind" is a new Netflix release that promises a thrilling cyber attack-themed story, but falls short on delivering a coherent and compelling narrative. Despite a talented cast led by Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke, the film's convoluted plot and lack of focus make for a disappointing viewing...
„Corsage”: You Only Love What You Want From Others
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„Corsage”: You Only Love What You Want From Others

"Corsage" is a glorious departure from the staid period dramas that have come to dominate the genre. It is a fictionalized take on Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s (aka Sissi’s) last year filled with anachronistic hints, modern pop songs, exit signs, motorized tractors and other exciting inconsistencies. Writer-director Marie Kreutzer turns...
„Moonage Daydream” Review: „Don’t Waste a Day, Don’t Waste Any Minute”
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„Moonage Daydream” Review: „Don’t Waste a Day, Don’t Waste Any Minute”

"Moonage Daydream" is a cinematic tribute to the iconic David Bowie, a man who transcended music to become something bigger and more significant (especially to a particular generation). The documentary, directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning Morgan Brett, masterfully blends various forms of media, art, and interviews, capturing Bowie's essence...
„Where The Tracks End” Review: Clouds Taste Like Cotton Candy
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„Where The Tracks End” Review: Clouds Taste Like Cotton Candy

"Where The Tracks End" is a delightful Mexican movie that captures the essence of childhood wonder and adventure while addressing important social issues. Directed by Ernesto Contreras , the film takes heavy inspiration from the works of Jules Verne, resulting in an authentically Mexican story of adventure with a...
Emily the Criminal ~ a review by Dora Endre
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Emily the Criminal ~ a review by Dora Endre

“What do you do for a living? Well, hmm, credit card fraud.” First time feature filmmaker, John Patton Ford, really puts flesh on the bone by delving into a painfully relevant 30s people’s problem. Economic pressure and fallen dreams. Our title character, Emily (Aubrey Plaza), is in a majorly ignored...
Best underrated movies of 2022
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Best underrated movies of 2022

2022 may have been the year when Hollywood released a number of mainstream movies on streaming platforms and/in theatres. However, this inflation and war sickened year has turned out to be one of the most fruitful ones for movies with less marketing backing and good three-point lighting - please, forgive...
Leave No Traces: How Far Would You Go for a Friend?
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Leave No Traces: How Far Would You Go for a Friend?

~ by Dora Endre ~ Director Jan P. Matuszynski (The Last Family, Deep Love) and Kaja Krawczyk-Wnuk (Overclockers) take us on a harsh journey in communist Poland. The creative team used reportage by Cezary Lazarewicz to tell the true story of Grzegorz Przemyk’s fatal beating. The high school student’s vicious...
The Face in the Mirror: two men fall in love with the female clone
#contemporary #Jörg Widmann #Müpa #opera #Roland Schimmelpfennig

The Face in the Mirror: two men fall in love with the female clone

“Write an opera, but do not use any existing basis for it! Forget Euripides, Shakespeare and Grabbe, and focus on a truly contemporary problem!” This was the commission that Jörg Widmann received from the Bavarian State Opera in the early 2000s. The composer, being in his late twenties back then,...
The Lost City: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
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The Lost City: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

~ by Dora Endre ~ Director siblings Adam Nee and Aaron Nee tackled a serious task with their third feature. None other than reviving a classic genre. Romantic-adventure-screwball comedies had immense popularity back in the Heyday of Hollywood. It is enough to think of such movies as Frank Capra’s It...
Organic Collaborations and the Discipline of Creative Artists: Conversation with Legendary Filmmaker Mike Leigh
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Organic Collaborations and the Discipline of Creative Artists: Conversation with Legendary Filmmaker Mike Leigh

Through the past five decades, legendary writer-director Mike Leigh, has developed an unparalleled body of work. He is one of the most daring, talented and beloved filmmakers in contemporary British cinema, renowned for his humanistic, innovative and exploratory work on the silver screen, television and on stage. He talks to...
Filming Formula One – Exclusive Interview with Phil Rorke
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Filming Formula One – Exclusive Interview with Phil Rorke

Formula One’s television production team is in charge of capturing all races from the first cars testing their upgrades on track in practice sessions to the ecstatic moments of champagne popping on the podium. Today the international feed glues a record number of new and old motorsports aficionados to the...
How Frustration Led Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct The Lost Daughter
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How Frustration Led Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct The Lost Daughter

Many factors contributed to Gyllenhaal’s leap of faith moment and transition from acting to directing. The Oscar nominee has recently revealed that frustration was a significant part of it all. ~ by Dora Endre ~ The Lost Daughter is an acclaimed psychological drama from a novel by bestselling author Elena Ferrante (a...

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