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Jan 14, 2025 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Emma Vine
Though straightforward in its presentation, Harbin displays a monumental piece of Korean history that’s worth the time investment. Director: Min-ho WooGenre: DramaRun Time: 108′U.S. Release: January 3, 2025U.K. Release: TBAWhere to Watch: In theatersWoo Min-ho’s Harbin tells the story of Korean independence activists fighting to regain their country after Korea became a protectorate of Japan under the Eulsa Treaty of 1905.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Emma Vine
Stranger Things season 5 returns to Netflix this year! In this article, we discuss 5 characters most likely to die in the show’s final season. After nine years, the hit Netflix series Stranger Things is concluding. Whilst every story must end, this bittersweet finale will surely be an emotional, tear-evoking experience. As Stranger Things season 5 approaches, many theories exist on how the story will conclude and which characters are most likely to die during the final season.
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Dec 25, 2024 | 
t.ly | Emma Vine
More daring and brutal than its predecessor, Squid Game Season 2 expertly expands on the story, setting the stage for its final season send-off. Director: Hwang Dong-hyukRelease Date: December 26, 2024Where to Watch: Globally on NetflixAfter what felt like an eternity, Squid Game season 2 has finally arrived on Netflix! And what better way to wind down after the Christmas festivities than to indulge in a world of deceit and deadly games?
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
culturess.com | Emma Vine
A24's Babygirl tells the story of Romy (Nicole Kidman), the CEO of a successful company. To the outside world, she has everything one could ever dream of. This includes a supportive husband, two healthy kids, a couple of beautiful homes, and more money than she knows what to do with. Yet, beneath the surface, Romy feels dissatisfied in the bedroom, while her husband Jacob (Antonio Banderas) remains oblivious to her sexual desires.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Emma Vine
With a character-driven story rich in mystery and depth, The Trunk is a must-see K-drama about the intricacies of romantic relationships. Director: Kim Kyu-taeGenre: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Limited SeriesOriginal Title: 트렁크Number of Episodes: 8Release Date: November 28, 2024Where to Watch: Stream it on NetflixAs Gong Yoo‘s biggest fan (at least that’s what I like to tell myself on a daily basis), I jumped at the chance to review Netflix’s latest psychological K-drama, The Trunk.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Emma Vine
A new year is upon us, and the horror genre never sleeps! Stay tuned as we discuss the 10 most anticipated horror movies releasing in 2025. Spooky season may have come to an end, but horror is here to stay! We have seen some exceptional genre releases since January, and it’s hard to believe yet another year has flown by. But don’t fret. 2025 is right around the corner and is bound to have many exciting and surprising stories full of gore, ghosts, and ghouls.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Ben Sears |Hayley Croke |William Stottor |Emma Vine
Sweethearts trots out the romantic comedy tropes playbook, but Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga carry those tropes with aplomb. Director: Jordan WeissWriters: Dan Brier & Jordan WeissGenre: Rom-ComRating: RRun Time: 98′U.S. Release: November 28, 2024U.K. Release: TBAWhere to Watch: Stream it on Max Sweethearts works just fine as a perfectly enjoyable rom-com that checks all of the boxes of the genre without much nuance or difficulty.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Hayley Croke |William Stottor |Emma Vine |Cian McGrath
Luca Guadagnino has employed the talents of fashion industry powerhouse Jonathan Anderson as the costume designer for his 2024 films, Challengers and Queer. For the past several years, Luca Guadagnino has made his name as a director by being a disruptor of the film world. His films range from heartfelt and touching, like his 2017 hit Call Me By Your Name, to strange and challenging, like his 2018 adaptation of Suspiria.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | William Stottor |Emma Vine |Cian McGrath |Hayley Croke
Layla is an engrossing, lively feature debut by Amrou Al Kadhi, charting the story of a drag queen who searches for their identity amidst a whirlwind romance. Writer and Director: Amrou Al-KadhiGenre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceRun Time: 100′World Premiere: January 18, 2024 at the Sundance Film FestivalU.K. Release: November 22, 2024U.S. Release: TBAWhere to Watch: In UK cinemasLayla begins like a crackling lightning bolt.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
loudandclearreviews.com | Emma Vine |Cian McGrath |Hayley Croke |Sebastian Zavala
Though The Merry Gentlemen may be a clichéd Christmas rom-com, it’s a comforting, uplifting watch to indulge in this holiday season. Director: Peter SullivanGenre: Rom-Com, MusicalRun Time: 87′Global Release Date: November 20, 2024Where to Watch: Stream it on NetflixBehold! November has arrived! Tis the season when an abundance of Christmas originals are added to the Netflix library. Some may find such titles corny and clichéd, while others, like myself, can’t help but indulge in such films.
