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Interview – Maddie Hasson

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With dreams of performing, Maddie Hasson has been captivated by the arts since a young age. Initially a dancer in her formidable years, by the time she was sixteen, Hasson had her first role in a feature film. Since that time she has continued to ... Read More
Dune: Part Two / Warner Bros. (2024)

Dune: Part Two (Movie Review)

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Dune is one of four known book series largely considered unfilmable. The 1984 feature film Dune – directed by David Lynch with a young Kyle MacLachlan as Paul, Sting as Feyd Rautha, Patrick Stewart as Gurney Halleck, Virginia Madsen as Princess Urulan, and Brad Dourif ... Read More
Empire of the Ants / Kino Lorber (2024)

Empire of the Ants (Blu-ray Review)

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In the Science Fiction and Horror world, beyond Edgar Allan Poe or Stephen King, few other authors have found their writings adapted into films to the extent of H.G. Wells. Wells, a visionary like Jules Verne and Aldous Huxley, had many fascinating, yet dystopian ideas ... Read More
Frogs/ Kino Lorber (2024)

Frogs (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)

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Some believe that our misgivings against the earth will come back to haunt us, and honestly, who can blame them? Historically humans arrogant and selfishly have used the earth for personal gains, often without little thought as to the ramifications to the creatures surrounding them. ... Read More
Elevation / Vertical (2024)

Elevation (Movie Review)

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While some dream of living in the mountains to enjoy serene landscapes and breathtaking vistas, imagine being trapped at only the highest peaks in the world. Brought to theaters by Vertical on November 8, 2024, Elevation is a rollercoaster ride, following Will, a single father ... Read More