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New classic: a review of "American Beauty"

American Beauty: A Profound Tragicomedy of Suburban DiscontentReleased in 1999, American Beauty marked a pivotal moment for British director Sam Mendes and American screenwriter Alan Ball, propelling

Tue Jul 01 2025

Why is Netflix's "Marie" so controversial?

“Mary” on Netflix: A Biblical Tale with a Modern Twist?Netflix’s “Mary,” released just in time for Christmas, presents an epic, biblical narrative centered around Mary (Noa Cohen) and the birth of Jes

Fri Jun 20 2025

Cinema-verite about a poltergeist: a review of the film "Paranormal Activity"

Cheap and cheerful, frighteningly overhyped, but, on the whole, not the worst horror film in the world.A young couple, Micah and Katie, move into a new house where suspicious noises occur at night. Mi

Sun Jun 08 2025

Review of the movie "The Fate of the Furious" (or "Fast & Furious 8")

The abundance of chases, explosions, jumps, and gunfire somewhat brightens the complete absence of thought and meaning, but “Fast & Furious” viewers are used to it – as long as the pace doesn’t slow d

Wed Jun 04 2025