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Zelenskyy and Ukraine Winning Culture War By De-Russia-fication of the Ukrainian Nation
The response to Vladimir Putin’s on-going war in Ukraine has been one of de-Russification in Ukraine and the “canceling” of Russian culture by Western countries....
Estonian Film ‘Firebird’ on Queer Love and Loss: A True Story of Military Trauma
Based on a true story, ‘Firebird’ is a remarkably beautiful reminder that happy endings are rare....
A Tribute to ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’: How Asian American Film is Making Strides Towards Healing Family Trauma
Detailing the gradual breakdown of family trauma, ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’ is a simply phenomenal film entering the conversation of parental accountability....
Film Festivals Like Venice, Cannes, Berlin & More: What Are They? Where Are They? And Why Do They Matter?
With a major film festival occurring in nearly every city now, where did these things come from and what do they tell us about the industry?...
Netflix’s ‘Rumspringa: An Amish in Berlin’: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship
‘Rumspringa: An Amish in Berlin’ - cultural differences in a story of unlikely bonds and its exploration of identity, family, and belonging within a community. ...
‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’: The Netflix Action Cartoon Has its Ups and Downs
‘Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles’ boasts solid characters and worldbuilding, but weak comedy and slow action hold it back a bit....
Netflix’s ‘Bubble’ Bursts at the First Sign of Trouble | Japanese Anime
While its visuals are stunning, vividly realizing both a post-apocalyptic Tokyo and parkour action, ‘Bubble’ is kneecapped by a derivative and undercooked script....
CinemaCon is This Week in Las Vegas. What Do the Industry Experts Envision for the Future of Theater-going?
CinemaCon - The annual conference featuring members of different groups of theater owners & major studios with big news on the future prospects of the film industry....
‘He’s Expecting’: The Outlandish Japanese-Dramedy that Explores Empathy Through Odd Means
The bizarre, yet interesting, Japanese dramedy, ‘He’s Expecting’, gives life to other perspectives; allowing audiences to see notes of empathy through odd means....
Preparing for Cannes Film Festival 2022: Five Palme d’Or Winners You Should Check Out
Palme d'Or Winners -Many movies have taken home the top prize at the world’s top film festival - some past winners from Cannes’s 70-year history....
‘The Turning Point’ or ‘La svolta’: The Netflix Italian Drama Boasts a Creative Story
'La svolta' or ‘The Turning Point’ - While it’s not perfect, some of the ideas presented make it well worth watching....
The Monopoly of Streaming Companies? | Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, Disney
With the formulation of the new streaming behemoth, Warner Bros. Discovery, the further growth of multiple companies’ monopoly over the streaming industry advances....