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"AÏCHA" - Review

Sep 13, 2024 | nextbestpicture.com | Connor Lightbody

THE STORY – Aya, in her late twenties, feels trapped in her life with her parents in southern Tunisia, seeing no prospects for change. One day, the minivan she uses for her daily commute crashes, leaving her as the sole survivor. Realizing that this could be her chance for a fresh start, she flees to Tunis under a new identity, but everything is soon jeopardized when she becomes the main witness to a police blunder.
"FAMILIAR TOUCH" - Review

Sep 12, 2024 | nextbestpicture.com | Connor Lightbody

THE STORY – A woman transitions to life in assisted living contending with her relationship to herself and her caregivers. THE CAST – Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle, Andy McQueen & H. Jon BenjaminTHE TEAM – Sarah Friedland (Director/Writer)THE RUNNING TIME – 91 MinutesIn the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival program lies Sarah Friedland’s “Familiar Touch,” a refined and graceful film that focuses on an elderly woman struggling to acclimate to living in a care home.
Director Ciro De Caro on Taxi Monamour: Interview

Sep 11, 2024 | loudandclearreviews.com | Clotilde Chinnici |Branyan Towe |Louis Roberts |Connor Lightbody

We interview director Ciro De Caro about Taxi Monamour, his Venice award-winning film about an unlikely friendship, and his writing and filmmaking process. Set in Rome during the summer, director Ciro De Caro’s Taxi Monamour follows its two main characters, Anna (Rosa Palasciano) and Cristi (Yeva Sai), as their friendship begins and blossoms in difficult situations. On one hand, Anna is fighting an illness she refuses to talk about with anyone, including her sometimes invasive but loving family.
The 4:30 Movie Review: Heartfelt nostalgia

Sep 11, 2024 | loudandclearreviews.com | Branyan Towe |Louis Roberts |Connor Lightbody |Edgar Ortega

The 4:30 Movie is another winner for Kevin Smith, who takes us back to 1986 in this cheesy and hilarious semi-autobiographical tale starring a terrific Austin Zajur. Director: Kevin SmithGenre: Comedy, Romantic ComedyRun Time: 87′US Release: September 13, 2024UK Release: TBAWhere to watch: in theatersCertain directors just have elements that bring out the best in them. For Kevin Smith, a lot of his greatest work comes when his films tell a personal story.
The Courageous Review: Keeping Up Appearances

Sep 10, 2024 | loudandclearreviews.com | Louis Roberts |Connor Lightbody |Edgar Ortega |Clotilde Chinnici

Highlighting the struggles of working-class families in a nation known for its wealth, The Courageous is an impressive slice of social realism. Director: Jasmine GordonGenre: DramaRun Time: 80′TIFF Screening: September 10, 2024Release Date: TBAUS-based director Jasmine Gordon returns to her family roots in Switzerland for her feature film debut, a slender family drama set in the stunning canton of Valais.
Cloud: Interview with Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Sep 10, 2024 | loudandclearreviews.com | Connor Lightbody |Edgar Ortega |Clotilde Chinnici |Louis Roberts

At the Venice Film Festival premiere of Cloud, we interview writer-director Kiyoshi Kurosawa about his internet reseller satire. Japanese director, film critic and author Kiyoshi Kurosawa has had a career of over 50 years, whose notable works include 1997’s Cureand the Un Certain Regard winning Tokyo Sonata. Kurosawa is known mostly for his work in the horror genre. Cloud moves away from horror, broaching the delicate bindings of the action genre in playful ways.
"MY EVERYTHING” - Review

Sep 8, 2024 | nextbestpicture.com | Connor Lightbody

THE STORY – Mona lives with her adult son, Joël, in a small apartment in the Paris suburbs. Now in his early thirties, Joël is “slow” as they say. He works in a specialised facility. He is passionately in love with his coworker Océane, who is also disabled. Mona, however, knows nothing of their relationship. When Océane becomes pregnant, a choice must be made, and the symbiotic bond between mother and son falters.
"VITTORIA” - Review

Sep 2, 2024 | nextbestpicture.com | Connor Lightbody

THE STORY – Jasmine is 40 and has everything she ever wanted: a devoted husband, three loving sons, and a thriving hair salon just south of Naples. But after her father’s death, she experiences a recurring dream in which a young girl runs into her arms, offering Jasmine a new sense of fulfillment and completeness she can’t ignore.
Interview: Kwan Pun-Leung on July Rhapsody

Jul 30, 2024 | loudandclearreviews.com | Joseph Tomastik |Hector Gonzalez |Héctor González |William Stottor |Connor Lightbody

2002’s July Rhapsody is a Hong Kong classic. We interview cinematographer Kwan Pun-Leung regarding his outlook, approach, and experiences working on the film!July Rhapsody is a 2002 Hong Kong film directed by renowned filmmaker Ann Hui, with cinematography from Kwan Pun-Leung, whom we spoke with in this interview. Though it’s been hailed as a classic of foreign cinema for years, the movie only recently received a release in the United States.
The Batwoman (La Mujer Murciélago): Film Review

Jul 30, 2024 | loudandclearreviews.com | Hector Gonzalez |Héctor González |William Stottor |Joseph Tomastik |Connor Lightbody

The Batwoman (La Mujer Murciélago) may make little narrative sense, but its campy and purposefully clunky ride is vastly entertaining and pleasant.