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The Secret Agent is a triumph for brazil in more ways than one
If you had told me that “City of God” or “Elite Squad: The Enemy Within” took home Oscars for Brazil, I would have believed you. However, it wasn’t until last year’s “I’m Still Here” that Brazil won its first Academy award. But now, the country has a shot at taking down the best international feature… Read more
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La Casa Lobo AKA The Wolf House (2018) Review
My old review for the Chilean, German animated horror film “La Casa Lobo” AKA “The Wolf House” from directors Joaquín Cociña and Cristóbal León. 9/10 Read more
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The Substance is 2024’s Grossest and Wildest Movie (Complimentary)
Grey joined me for a review and discussion of “The Substance” from French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat. Note that this review was recorded in September of 2024, after “The Substance” was awarded at Cannes but before there was any official Oscars news surrounding the film. Sam’s score = 9/10 Grey’s score = 9/10 Read more
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig is 2024’s Most Important Film — Review & Analysis
Grey joined me to review and discuss “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” from Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, which just might be the most important film of 2024. Sam’s Score = 9/10 Grey’s Score = 9/10 Read more
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Red Rooms is a New Kind of Horror Movie
Grey joined me to review Pascal Plante’s new courtroom drama, thriller, horror hybrid “Red Rooms” starring Juliette Gariépy and Laurie Babin. One of my favorite films of 2023. Sam’s score = 9/10 Grey’s Score = 9/10 Read more
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