Prospect (2014)
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Prospect (2014)

Tense, dramatic and emotional coming-of-age story! Father and daughter scavenge for precious materials through alien jungle on a dangerous planet. Tense and atmospheric, perfectly demonstrates how ingenuity and a do-it-yourself mentality remain the most essential tools in any filmmakerโ€™s arsenal, no matter how much technology, or budget is available. The overall story behind Prospect is…

Vert (2019)

Vert (2019)

Perfectly executed concept, good acting and well directed short film! It was supposed to be an amazing gift for wedding anniversary. But it ended up as s huge surprise. And a seductive new level of romance. Nikki Amuka-Bird (Avenue 5) and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) play a couple who decide to celebrate their…

Purl (2018)
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Purl (2018)

Polarizing Pixar’s Short Film that will likely appeal more to women! Its virtues – the situation is familiar for many viewers, the desire to be accepted by mates is not new, the eccentric of presence of balls is just nice and the end is a comfortable one. So, in essence, this is all. Except the…

Storm (2019)
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Storm (2019)

Very enjoyable film, the acting is great, the story compelling, the overall execution excellent and the soundtrack just right! In a not so distant future, relationship compatibility is determined by an advanced algorithm enforced by the federal government. Participation is mandatory and users must be paired with (or reassigned) to their ideal partner within one…

Judgement in Berlin (1988)

Judgement in Berlin (1988)

Excellent court room drama! American judge in Germany must decide if the hijacking of an East German plane into West Berlin was justified. Having been stationed at Tempelhof Central Airport in the 1980s, this movie had particular significance. The book is a difficult read–full of legal terminology and political machinations, but in short–the story of…

Freedom (2014)
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Freedom (2014)

Freedom is visually stunning and almost a masterpiece! Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey…

Sleepwalk (2018)
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Sleepwalk (2018)

A man goes on a journey for a slice of apple pie! The balance between photography and storytelling, details , large plans and silences represent the main virtues of this film reminding first a western, then a form of tension and high expectation, last – the powerful force of memory and generosity. Short, more than…

The Silver Brumby (1993)
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The Silver Brumby (1993): Gallop into Greatness

G’day, mates! Saddle up and hold on tight because “The Silver Brumby” (1993) is a hoof-stomping good time! Directed by John Tatoulis, this Aussie gem is more exhilarating than a kangaroo on a trampoline and more heartwarming than a koala’s cuddle. Russell Crowe, the man who can make even a hat look cool, takes on…

Last Requests (2017)

Last Requests (2017)

A woman cooks the last meals for death row inmates! Writer-director Courtenay Johnson‘s powerful, quietly provocative drama functions initially as a character portrait of sorts, portraying the work and effort of a behind-the-scenes worker in what many call the prison industrial complex. Coming from this seemingly peripheral position, it offers a subtle exploration of loaded…