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James DeMonaco interview

Interview – James DeMonaco

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In his own words, Filmmaker James DeMonaco says, “The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.“ An honest, thoughtful statement, growing up in Staten Island, DeMonaco always had dreams of making movies, ... Read More
Eaten Alive! (1980)

Eaten Alive! (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

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Of all Horror cinema iterations, perhaps the most controversial is the cannibal-themed sub-genre that emerged during the 1970s. Certainly not for everyone, these films are primarily centered around stories set deep in far-off jungles, centered around cannibalistic native tribes. Full of raw, shocking footage, one ... Read More
Parthenope / A24 (2025)

Parthenope (Movie Review)

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Okay, so foreign films are a tricky lot. Many are dubbed in a given language for ease and accessibility. Still, many believe that sometimes something gets lost in translation, as the syntax from one language to another is not always linear, or a language may ... Read More
Armand Assante interview

Interview – Armand Assante

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With a lengthy, impressive resume in film and television, Armand Assante takes nothing for granted. Known for award-winning roles, such as 1996’s Gotti, Assante has kept his creative palette diverse with various brushstrokes in Drama, Comedy, and Historical period pieces. Portraying characters with depth and an exceptional level of ... Read More