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[ad_1] Alexander Wolfe – “Talk”-Wolfe wrote one of the most important songs I covered several years ago called “The Mock Turtle’s Lament” and, frankly, I’ve been a fan ever since. The production of this song “Talk” is massive, with swells and energy that show off some exceptional pop rock stylings. Wolfe’s vocal soars, as usual, in some key elements… but then has this soft, tender element in other places. The dynamics are surreal, almost like a good musical theater piece that pulls the listener in to the narrative. This is the type of songwriting that makes you stop and think,…
[ad_1] For anyone that has paid even a modicum of attention to the daily images coming out of Palestine, the scenes that make up From Ground Zero will be very familiar. Compiled of 22 shorts, all created since Israel increased their military efforts against Palestine in 2023, this anthology does exactly what the title suggests: it documents the experiences of Palestinians on the ground in Gaza, currently undergoing relentless violence from the Israeli occupation. The images are similar to those shared by Palestinian journalists on social media – young boys assuming the role of men, running to gather scraps of food for…
[ad_1] After finally unveiling One Battle After Another last week with a Steven Spielberg-anointed screening and conversation, the early praise for Paul Thomas Anderson’s masterpiece of a comedy-action epic has been rightfully rapturous. While the story of revolutionaries is inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland (moving up the events a few decades), Anderson’s film barely lifts a sentence from its source material, instead using just the basic structure to tell a story all his own. In fact, it’s such an opposite approach to his first Pynchon adaptation, Inherent Vice, that we’ve been curious about his path of adaptation. Now,…
[ad_1] A handy portal to all of our coverage from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, organized by critic. BRIAN TALLERICO FULL REVIEWS: “Ballad of Small Player“ “Blue Moon“ “Good Fortune“ “The Lost Bus“ “The Man in My Basement“ “Sentimental Value“ “The Smashing Machine“ “Steve“ “Train Dreams“ “The Ugly“ CAPSULE REVIEWS: “&Sons“ “Bad Apples“ “The Balloonists“ “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story“ “Charlie Harper“ “The Christophers“ “Dead Man’s Wire“ “Dust Bunny“ “Eternity“ “The Fence“ “The Furious“ “Hamlet“ “Honey Bunch“ “I Swear“ “Love+War“ “Motor City“ “No Other Choice“ “Normal“ “Obsession“ “Rental Family“ “Rose of Nevada“ “Sacrifice“ “The Tale of Silyan“ “Tuner“ “Unidentified“…
[ad_1] Image Pic of the Day: “Fear and wonder, a powerful combination.” “You really think people are going to be seduced by that?” “I think he knows what Rome is. Rome is the mob. Conjure magic for them and they’ll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they’ll roar. The beating heart of Rome is not the marble of the senate, it’s the sand of the coliseum. He’ll bring them death – and they will love him for it.” (25th Anniversary) Spread the Word Like Mono in College: Related This entry was posted on September 12, 2025 by B+ Movie…
[ad_1] As autumn descends upon us not so unlike the crunchy golden leaves that mark the season, you may feel yourself pulled toward your bed or couch after work, drawn by the comfort of a cozy TV show perfect for fall.The annual time of falling leaves, warm cups of pumpkin-spice-whatever, cooler temperatures, and shorter days brings with it a natural yearning to curl up with a familiar slice of feel-good television as we try to unwind from the bright, high energy of summer and prepare for the dark, wintry days ahead.It’s a time of transition, nostalgia, and even homesickness for…
[ad_1] Jon Fazal – “New Moon”-This is a love song, but not in the sense of romance so much as it is about existence. It’s a lovely folk narrative with piano and guitar work that soothes, but ultimately it’s a love song for the cosmos, for the world beyond the immediate. Fazal’s vocal is wonderfully accessible, feeling like talking with an old friend. I will warn you that at the two minute mark, the track transitions to something a bit bigger, a bit more like rock and less like introspective folk… but trust me when I say it fits and…
[ad_1] After more than a decade, eight exciting films, and countless demons, horror’s most successful franchise of all time, The Conjuring Universe, has largely wrapped with The Conjuring: Last Rites. It’s certainly been an incredible journey, one that has both enthralled fans, and racked up an impressive sum at the box office. Loosely based on the haunting of the 1970s haunting of the Peron family and the investigation of the alleged events conducted by Ed and Lorraine Warren (played on screen by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, respectively), James Wan’s horror classic, The Conjuring, had humble beginnings. But after an…
[ad_1] A key collaboration between modern China’s most significant actress and director, Zhang Yimou’s Gong Li-starrer Ju Dou has been restored and will receive a 35th-anniverary rerelease that starts at Film Forum on October 3. Ahead of this we’re pleased to exclusively debut a trailer for the film, brought back to its vivid imagery by Hiventy, IMPEX Films, and ARTE. Here’s the official synopsis: “The film that put director Zhang Yimou and star Gong Li on the international cinema map follows beautiful young Ju Dou as she is married off to an egregiously cruel, and also impotent, owner of a…
[ad_1] The spooky season has officially arrived, and it’s all thanks to the final film in one of the world’s most loved horror franchises. The Conjuring Universe released its ninth and final chapter, The Conjuring: Last Rites, last weekend, and its performance at the Indian box office has been absolutely monstrous. The film has a huge and loyal fanbase in India, which was evident from its fiery advance bookings. Despite clashing with big Bollywood releases like Baaghi 4 and The Bengal Files, this horror flick is not just holding its own; it’s crushing the competition. The Conjuring: Last Rites First…