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4.5/5
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Predator: Badlands
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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In the pursuit of power and acceptance, the spoils are granted to the lovers. Predator boasts decades of rich lore, but Badlands finds its heartbeat in the story through character dynamics and growth.
Posted Nov 12, 2025
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4/5
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Predator: Badlands
(2025)
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Oti
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A fun entry that doesn’t take itself too seriously. What we get is heart, charm, and a Predator you actually want to root for. A bold take on the franchise and it doesn’t miss.
Posted Nov 12, 2025
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4/5
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Sorry, Baby
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Sorry, Baby plays more in the processing of real life as opposed to a narrative film that has the space for reflection. There is an earnestness from Eva Victor that is comforting and requires vulnerability from the audience too.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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3/5
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HIM
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Messaging and themes were frustratingly left unexplored. However, when observed through the lens of Wayan’s White, an athlete where any peak is never enough and resents the inevitable succession of his career, even the surrealism feels grounded.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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3/5
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HIM
(2025)
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Oti
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Visually sharp and anchored by solid performances, HIM aims high but never quite sticks the landing. Beautiful to look at but hollow at its core, making it feel more like a mood piece.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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2.5/5
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Paul Thomas Anderson leans heavy on the elasticity of the fictional setting, and never really commits to the rights of the very groups fighting for the innocuous diluted 'revolution'. A lot to offer visually but not enough to avert from the real world.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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3.5/5
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One Battle After Another
(2025)
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Oti
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Entertaining and sure to get people talking, One Battle After Another shines. Peel back the veneer, though, and you find underdeveloped Black characters meant to be at the heart of the revolution, yet we see so little of their story or motivation.
Posted Oct 10, 2025
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3/5
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The Smashing Machine
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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From Young Rock and now The Smashing Machine, Johnson’s desire to dig deep is met with a reluctance to be vulnerable. Paired with signature head-inducing Safdie storytelling, we never quite feel like we are being told the whole story, just the glory.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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3.5/5
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The Smashing Machine
(2025)
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Oti
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An emotional, Oscar-bound journey with incredible turns from Johnson and Blunt. Yet by softening the rage behind Kerr, it risks feeling too polished, raising questions about how much truth we’re really shown.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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3/5
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The Long Walk
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Whether through age of cast compared to the age intended for the characters or fiction that leaned more towards real life, the overall messaging and tone felt uneven at times.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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4/5
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The Long Walk
(2025)
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Oti
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While it drags in places, The Long Walk is hard to shake as it lingers after the credits roll. David Johnson is endearing, yet without more on why the Walk exists, or why it’s so readily accepted, the weight doesn’t fully land.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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3/5
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Weapons
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Played too straight to be satire and not succinct enough to be a critique, Creggers relies on his signature aesthetics for Weapons.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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3.5/5
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Weapons
(2025)
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Oti
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Polished and well-made, Weapons hooks you early with its concept and characters. But too many shifting perspectives dilute the story, leading to a final act that feels disillusioning. Still, expect it to be all the rage.
Posted Sep 24, 2025
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5/5
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Infinity Castle kicks off the epic three-part conclusion of Demon Slayer, a series known for emotional character arcs and breathtaking visuals, and further finds a place in the hearts of long-time lovers and first-time watchers.
Posted Sep 18, 2025
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5/5
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
(2025)
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Oti
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An action-fueled first act, with stunning visuals made for the big screen. Buckle up, Infinity Castle plunges you into a breathtaking descent where every emotion hits hard.
Posted Sep 18, 2025
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4/5
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Hidden Inventory / Premature Death focuses on the origins and fallout of soul mate besties Gojo and Geto. Surfacing core scenes about power and responsibility in this film reinforces the heart of JJK.
Posted Aug 19, 2025
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4/5
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie
(2025)
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Oti
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A big-screen retelling of season two’s arc, diving into Gojo and Geto’s bond and purpose. Familiar, yes but for fans, more Geto-Gojo is always a welcome treat.
Posted Aug 19, 2025
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3.5/5
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Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Like Conan, One-Eye Flashback is fun, smart and delightful. The characters introduced make the intrigue and mystery worth the journey.
Posted Aug 19, 2025
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3.5/5
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Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback
(2025)
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Oti
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A sharp whodunit hook draws you in, even for newcomers. The pacing lingers too long at times, but the intrigue lasts just enough to keep you chasing answers.
Posted Aug 19, 2025
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4.5/5
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Superman
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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James Gunn has the rare ability to go beyond live-action storytelling rules and embrace the playfulness usually utilised in animation, while being aware of the world around us.
Posted Aug 13, 2025
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4.5/5
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Superman
(2025)
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Oti
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James Gunn delivers a Superman unafraid to grapple with global issues, painting an unmistakable allegory. It’s bold, resonant, and powered by a truly terrific co-star.
Posted Aug 13, 2025
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4/5
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Souleymane's Story
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Abou Sangaré has an effortless charm that draws the audience into the complex reality and world of Souleymane. A sweet and frustrating days in the life that scratched the surface but could have delved a little deeper.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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4/5
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Final Destination Bloodlines
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Filmmakers Zach & Adam harness the charm of the franchise and honours the legacy of Tony Todd as Bludworth. A whole meal film with heart, thrills and camp.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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4/5
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Final Destination Bloodlines
(2025)
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Oti
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A good send-off for Tony Todd and a fresh twist on the formula. Bloodlines takes the franchise in an unexpected direction and it weirdly works.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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3/5
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28 Years Later
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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28 Years Later leans more on shocking scenes to convey sharp emotion. A solid ensemble that sometimes didn’t have the space to explore the deeper themes hinted at.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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3.5/5
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28 Years Later
(2025)
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Oti
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28 Years Later delivers some gruesome moments and striking visuals, but sluggish pacing and shaky character motivations dull its impact.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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3/5
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M3GAN 2.0
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Scanning the horror genre, M3GAN is still processing to form an identity of her own. While there were enhancements in ‘maturity’, the bug for ‘overall tone’ remains. It’s fun when the story isn’t tethered to real world implications.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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3.5/5
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M3GAN 2.0
(2025)
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Oti
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In trying to broaden its appeal, Megan loses some of the bite that made the original pop. Still, its campy energy delivers just enough to keep it entertaining.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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3.5/5
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How to Train Your Dragon
(2025)
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Oti
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How to Train Your Dragon captures the heart of the original, with Hiccup and Toothless’s bond shining through. While not every beat lands, the film’s charm doesn’t waver.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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4/5
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How to Train Your Dragon
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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A thrilling live action that extracts the sweetness of the animated films and offers a visual adventure of love and friendship.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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4.5/5
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Mistress Dispeller
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Elizabeth Lo's warm approach cuts through the salaciousness of affairs and allows the audience to live through the realities of all involved.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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4/5
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Mistress Dispeller
(2024)
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Oti
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Mistress Dispeller offers a striking, fly-on-the-wall intimacy that unfolds with quiet tension and care. It’s a revealing portrait of love, betrayal, and the delicate lines in between.
Posted Aug 10, 2025
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4/5
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Make it Look Real
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Make It Look Real explores the dynamic between filmmaker and actors in relation to filming intimacy scenes. Kate Blackmore offers a holistic lens with historical context as well as current goals of safety on set.
Posted Aug 01, 2025
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4.5/5
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Farming the Revolution
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Nishta Jain offers on the ground access to the farmer-led protests that made global news. In this film, we are challenged to broaden our scope of understanding of the working class and reckon with the sacrifice it takes to bring about a revolution.
Posted Aug 01, 2025
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4/5
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Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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The teachings of Orwell take a more tragic poetic turn for audiences as his historical views prove to still be challenging for well-meaning people today.
Posted Aug 01, 2025
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4.5/5
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Stranger Eyes
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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The storytelling style was very enticing and added to the allure of being watched versus being seen. A slow burn of suffocating surveillance.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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4.5/5
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Happyend
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Films can offer layered commentary and use of a focused world being a reflection of wider politics. Neo Sora goes further and becomes more of a house of mirrors in Happyend.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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3.5/5
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Slanted
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Slanted dabbles in the world of satire with body horror and finds its heart in the relatability of navigating different worlds. At times, the very format hindered the fullness of humanity that made it so brilliant.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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3.5/5
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Slanted
(2025)
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Oti
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Slanted blends satire, horror, and comedy to explore identity and belonging with bite and wit. It’s sharp, personal, and a reminder that these struggles aren’t unique.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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5/5
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It Was Just an Accident
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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It Was Just An Accident embodies the inner conflict of what we can live with and what we need to release. Not what is right or wrong. Panahi’s ability to layer morality is impactful, deliberate and kind.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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5/5
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It Was Just an Accident
(2025)
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Oti
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It Was Just an Accident is bold in theme and rich in empathy, drawing you into its characters’ moral dilemmas and delivering a quietly powerful payoff.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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4.5/5
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My Father's Shadow
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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Akinola Davies Jr & Wale Davies offer their hearts to deliver a sweet and peripheral memory of family, childhood and culture. The Egbo brothers work well as a playful contrast to Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù’s layered father figure presence.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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4.5/5
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My Father's Shadow
(2025)
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Oti
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My Father’s Shadow is Akinola Davies Jr.’s tender, atmospheric debut that captures the messiness of family, memory, and belonging with beautiful visuals and powerful performances.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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4.5/5
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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The world has tried (and always failed miserably) to duplicate Black creativity. It is not new and informed by its specificity. The joy and pain. Khalil layers these dimensions so effortlessly from art to little known histories.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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2.5/5
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How to Build a Library
(2025)
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KT Mahe
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While the contradiction of a colonial funded decolonised space deserves its own conversation, the biggest frustration was not offering enough perspectives. Almost as if to lead the audience to believe the means justifies the ends.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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5/5
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Rungano Nyoni articulates and visually demonstrates the weight that women hold and experiences we are bonded by. On Becoming A Guinea Fowl doesn’t coddle but is hopeful in the love, grace and collective power we have.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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4.5/5
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
(2024)
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Oti
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl peels back layers of silence, shame, and appearances with sharp wit and purpose. A bold, complex film that demands discussion long after it ends.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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4.5/5
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The Shadow Scholars
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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Eloïse King brings a considered lens through centering humanity and drawing a parallel between colonialism and the power structures that exist today. There is a broader, more complex dialogue that is encouraged to be explored.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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4.5/5
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The Shadow Scholars
(2024)
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Oti
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The Shadow Scholars is a powerful look at global academic inequality, exposing how brilliance in Kenya fuels degrees abroad, while structural bias keeps the system rigged.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
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3/5
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Tinā
(2024)
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KT Mahe
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TINĀ works backward from the emotionally driven drama and attempts to fill in the gaps with cultural meaning while having an outside facing lens. TINĀ is a film that may be lacking to some but also mean a lot to others.
Posted May 06, 2025
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