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Venice 2026: The Rich, the Powerful, and the Cost of Looking Away
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (188+ words) Standout films on Musk, Gaza, and class conflict turn power and moral failure into gripping cinema They watched dogs eating dead Palestinian bodies. They saw Israeli snipers killing off starving people on a food line crossing a bridge. “Do you…...
A Spinoza professor undergoes an existential crisis in 'The Basics of Philosophy"
6+ day, 34+ min ago (190+ words) At the Venice Film Festival, Paul Schrader Wrestles with Free Will and Determinism Warning: This review contains spoilers. In his latest film, The Basics of Philosophy, Schrader interrogates this eternal drama through the eyes of Dr. John Jorissen (Jack Huston),…...
John Malkovich, Werner Herzog, and Danny Boyle Show Up Big in Italy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (566+ words) Actors and directors bring the goods to the Venice Film Festival 2026 No matter — Boyle was more than happy to launch into a breathless monologue as soon as he sat down. “You say to everybody you’re making a film called Ink....
With 'Coyote Vs. Acme,' WB Drops the Anvil
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (185+ words) A set of cartoon icons gets rescued from the locker This prompts another lunatic scheme to bloom in the coyote’s mind, as he only ever thinks about one thing: Catching that Road Runner. Coyote Vs. Acme ★★★ (3/5 stars) Directed by: Dave…...
Everything That's Streaming in September 2026
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1145+ words) The Unabomber and Agatha Christie come to the small screen; Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are reunited. Read on for Book & Film Globe’s definitive guide to the top titles this month. UNABOMBER (Sept. 25) — Jacob Tremblay stars as Ted Kaczynski in…...
'Chronovisor' Presents an Intellectually Grounded Indiana Jones-Type Adventure
2+ week, 5+ day ago (949+ words) ‘Chronovisor’ Presents an Intellectually Grounded Indiana Jones-Type Adventure Book and Film Globe Jack Auen and Kevin Walker’s debut feature fashions a mesmerizing conspiracy thriller from academic research When it comes to the Indiana Jones films, most people tend to remember…...
The Only Believable 'Mutiny' Will Be By Paying Audiences
3+ week, 1+ day ago (383+ words) Jason Statham kicks some arse in this generic thriller Mutiny ★★ (2/5 stars) Directed by: Jean-François Richet Written by: Lindsay Michel, J.P. Davis Starring: PJason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, Adrian Lester, Ramon Tikaram Running time: 95 mins Like most Jason Statham…...
Is 'Badly in Love' Terrible Television or Brilliant Satire?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (332+ words) The Japanese reality dating show throws punks together to teach them romantic love Then, less than five minutes into the first episode, two people were already fighting. And, apparently, what happens is love. Love? Yeah. They say the word constantly....
'End of Oak Street' Is a Stroll in Triassic Park
4+ week, 1+ day ago (134+ words) One amazing performance makes David Robert Mitchell’s 1980s B-movie worth watching The End of Oak Street ★★★ (3/5 stars) Directed by: David Robert Mitchell Written by: David Robert Mitchell Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella Running time: 99 mins The End of Oak…...