The popularity of crime drama is endless. There are a plethora of series and films about detectives, cops, investigators, etc. but I have to say this one by Dominik Moll is not your typical by-the-numbers procedural drama. La nuit du 12 starts with a retirement party of a veteran cop who hands his reign to …
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#MSPIFF42 Review: Before Now & Then (2023) – a finely-crafted Indonesian period piece that’s mesmerizing in its quiet elegance
As a Jakarta-born film critic who’s lived in the US for more than half my life, it’s always thrilling to see a movie from my home country. Even more exciting when said film is directed by a woman and about women, specifically those living in a stifling patriarchal society. The story is based on the …
#MSPIFF42 Review: Dreamin’ Wild (2023) – a heartfelt musical biopic of the Emerson Brothers
Glad to be back to in-person screenings once again after a couple of years of being cooped up inside and watching movies at home. As an acquaintance who sat next to me at the film festival before a screening said, no matter how many times he's seen movies in the movie theater, when the lights …
FlixChatter Review: RENFIELD (2023) – Nic Cage is fun to watch as Dracula despite missed opportunities to mine the killer premise
Dracula's lackey finally gets his time to shine in his comedic origin story. It's an action comedy a la Jackie Chan movie but with a heavy Tarantino-bent in terms of its gory violence. I expected blood will be spilled in an R-rated movie involving Dracula and indeed there's SO. MUCH. BLOOD. in this movie! As …
TV Series Review: Netflix’s The Night Agent (2023)
There’s been a lot of glee and excitement about the demise of Netflix within the last couple of years from some people in the media. It’s understandable why some people would believe that will happen. Netflix has amassed tons of debts and they lost subscribers instead of gaining more. Yet despite all the noise about …
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Indie Film Review: The Year Of The Dog (2023) – a story about pulling through that’s as heartwarming as it is uplifting
It's Easter weekend and today I'm highlighting an independent film that speaks about hope and redemption. The Year of the Dog tells a story of two strays who somehow find their way to each other and transform both their lives. The opening scene shows Matt, a loner alcoholic who’s hit rock bottom. Flashbacks show Matt …
AIR (2023) review – Affleck + Damon hit the bullseye with a riveting Air Jordan origin story
I can't imagine a time when Nike wasn't such a sports brand juggernaut, but AIR's insightful exposition that double as an homage to the 80s reveals how Nike was an underdog shoe company back in 1984. Converse, which is now owned by Nike, had the largest market share, followed by Adidas with 29% and Nike …
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