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Captain Fantastic (2016) – Introspective Critique of Social Conformity

April 10, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
Captain Fantastic (2016) – Introspective Critique of Social Conformity
Captain Fantastic (2016) – 8.5/10 – Thought-provoking critique of conformity that inspires introspection CAPTAIN FANTASTIC is a coming-of-age drama and comedy that explores the philosophy of human life. This …
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Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Topnotch animation from a legendary studio

March 26, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Topnotch animation from a legendary studio
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – 8.5/10 – Topnotch animation from a legendary studio HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE is an animated supernatural fantasy by Hayao Miyazaki of the legendary Studio Ghibli. …
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Wonder (2017) – Powerful Tale of Acceptance Through Unwavering Compassion

March 20, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
Wonder (2017) – Powerful Tale of Acceptance Through Unwavering Compassion
Wonder (2017) – 8.5/10 – Powerful Tale of Acceptance Through Unwavering Compassion WONDER is a family drama and coming-of-age film adapted from a bestselling book by R.J. Palacio. It …
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Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Dark, gritty mesh of realism and fantasy

March 13, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – Dark, gritty mesh of realism and fantasy
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) – 8.5/10 – Dark, gritty mesh of realism and fantasy PAN’S LABYRINTH is a dark fantasy drama from Mexico by esteemed director (and writer) Guillermo del Toro. …
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The Wild Robot (2024) – Relatable family-friendly film about kindness

March 4, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
The Wild Robot (2024) – Relatable family-friendly film about kindness
The Wild Robot (2024) – 8.5/10 – Relatable family-friendly film about the power of kindness THE WILD ROBOT is a superb animated film from DreamWorks Studio, deserving of its …
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A Man Escaped (1956) – Simple but masterful French film

February 24, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
A Man Escaped (1956) – Simple but masterful French film
A Man Escaped (1956) – 8.5/10 – Simple but masterful French film A MAN ESCAPED (Original title was Un Condamné à Mort S’est échappé) is a 1950s prison escape …
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The Truman Show (1998) – Fresh film on the nature of reality

February 11, 2025 All, Film Reviews No Comments
The Truman Show (1998) – Fresh film on the nature of reality
The Truman Show (1998) – 8.5/10 – Fresh film on the nature of reality THE TRUMAN SHOW is a psychological comedy-drama movie that is innovative and intelligent. It’s one …
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The Godfather (1972) – The mobster film to start it all

December 25, 2024 All, Film Reviews No Comments
The Godfather (1972) – The mobster film to start it all
The Godfather (1972) – 9.5/10 – The mobster film to start it all ‘The Godfather’ is my second favorite film of all time. I watched this film many years …
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Maharaja (2024) – Thrilling experience leaves you reeling with twists

December 11, 2024 All, Film Reviews No Comments
Maharaja (2024) – Thrilling experience leaves you reeling with twists
Maharaja (2024) – 8.5/10 – Thrilling experience leaves you reeling with twists ‘Maharaja’ is a South Indian suspenseful thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat. A …
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