TCFF 2017 Reviews: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri + Blue Balloons

It's just two days left in TCFF and I'm playing catch-up with posting reviews! You might've noticed I've got to post a couple of things in a day at times… too many films too little time (both to watch and to review!) Well, below are couple of reviews from Day 6 and 7. Three Billboards …

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TEN Notable Foreign Actors to Watch – Where Are They Now?

I first published this list back in November 2009, and I've been wanting to do an update in a while, thanks to the suggestion from Iba @ ILuvCinema. As I said back then, this kind of list is a matter of opinion/preference, and it's impossible to please everyone. This one in particular is not meant …

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The Flix List: Five noteworthy young actresses (under 30)

A week ago, I posted the five noteworthy young actors (under 30) list, and a loyal reader Julian asked if there is a female counterpart to this post. Why of course! Took me a while to get the write-up for each, but picking them was easy. Emily Blunt (27) Everyone who've seen The Devil Wears …

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DVD Picks: The Cove, The Boys Are Back, Bright Star

The Cove – Documentary Synopsis: Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renown dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taiji, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. This doc was highly-recommended by a group of friends as we're having dinner. I …

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