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Spoiler Free Review: The “Shogun” Series Is a Must See

"Shōgun" has now premiered, and I have to say I'm thrilled. Unfortunately, the series is being overlooked, which is sad because it's absolutely brilliant. So, let's talk about it. The Story Based on James Clavell's 1975 novel of the same name, the...

Spoiler-Free Film Review: “Hunting Daze” (SXSW)

Writer/director Annick Blank’s French-language Canadian thriller Hunting Daze blends harshly realistic scenarios with dizzying drug-trip sequences. The result is a fascinating, often disturbing look at toxic masculinity.  Sex worker Nina (Nahéma...

Spoiler-Free Film Review: “Natatorium” (SXSW)

Writer/director Helena Stefansdottir’s Icelandic thriller Natatorium is the type of film where you just know that something is off from the onset, and the mystery as to what exactly is happening keeps you wrapped up until the climactic reveal. The...

Movie Review: ‘Damsel’ Starring Millie Bobby Brown

As a fan of "Stranger Things," I was thrilled to hear last year that Millie Bobby Brown would be playing the lead in the fantasy film Damsel. It's finally out on Netflix, so I had to check it out and of course, I want to talk about it. Brown is no...