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Interview with Victor Nunez, Director of Sundance Classic RUBY IN PARADISE
Interview With Victor Nunez, Director Of Sundance Classic RUBY IN PARADISE

Luke Parker spoke with director Victor Nunez about his 1993 Sundance winner Ruby in Paradise, which has hardly seen the light of day since.

LIKE A BOSS: A Great Comedy For Beginner Entrepreneurs
LIKE A BOSS: A Great Comedy For Beginner Entrepreneurs

Like A Boss may not be the best comedy of the new decade, but it is unquestionably an entertaining film that is worth the watch.

On The Endings Of VEEP & GAME OF THRONES: How To End A TV Show In Glory
On The Endings Of VEEP & GAME OF THRONES: How To End A TV Show In Glory

Why Veep’s ending was hailed as a triumph, Game of Thrones’ ending was derided can be attributed to how deserving the characters were of the endings they received.

BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre
BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre

With the strength in its original script and performances, Bite Me is an incredibly refreshing rom-com that has a lot to say about today’s world.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE (S3E4) "God Bless The Baby": On The Eve Of Change
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E4) “God Bless The Baby”: On The Eve Of Change

The latest episode of The Handmaids Tale, “God Bless the Child” leaves you right where it wants you: seeking more.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE (S3E1-3) "Night" "Mary and Martha" & "Useful": Inching Towards A Revolution
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E1-3) “Night” “Mary and Martha” & “Useful”: Inching Towards A Revolution

Season three of The Handmaid’s Tale has started and Hulu released the first few episodes. As you might expect: things are as dire as ever.

Why We Love FLEABAG: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Sardonic Exploration Of Difficult Women
Why We Love FLEABAG: Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Sardonic Exploration Of Difficult Women

On May 17, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s sarcastic anti-hero, Fleabag returns to the screen one last time,…

How Captain Marvel Helped Me Realise I'm A Feminist
How CAPTAIN MARVEL Helped Me Realise I’m A Feminist

When the Captain Marvel reviews started appearing online, many of them still by men, I was enraged and I was surprised how angry I was.

FAMILY: Taylor Schilling Gets Her Freak On In Charming Comedy
FAMILY: Taylor Schilling Gets Her Freak On In Charming Comedy

Family doesn’t break new ground in the oddball, unexpected bonding comedy space, but it masters the art with a precise wit and efficiency that keeps it feeling fresh.

BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend it like Beckham
BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend It Like Beckham

Australian soccer comedy Back of the Net recalls other underdog sports films of the past, but without an ounce of creative inflection.

CAPTAIN MARVEL: More Than Just A Girl
CAPTAIN MARVEL: More Than Just A Girl

Love it or hate it, Captain Marvel gives an empowering ethos, secured with a talented cast that makes this movie-going experience on par with previous entries.

CAPTAIN MARVEL: An Exciting New Hero, Trapped in an Overly Familiar Formula
CAPTAIN MARVEL: An Exciting New Hero, Trapped In An Overly Familiar Formula

More of a Meh-vel than a Marvel, but this first Captain Marvel film gives hope for stronger sequels in the future.

FURIE: Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned

Furie has severe pacing issues, but is saved due to the exhilarating showcase of Vernoica Ngo’s talents as an action star.

SONI: A Candid Depiction of India’s Gender Politics
SONI: A Candid Depiction of India’s Gender Politics

Soni, as a gritty realist portrait, feels fresh and unique – both in it’s portrayal of Kalpana and Soni and its technical achievements.

Final Girls Do It Better: From Elm Street To A Vet School In France, How The Final Girl Trope Has Evolved
How The Final Girl Trope Has Evolved: From Elm Street To A Vet School In France

Maria Lattila examines how generic slashers actually hide a hugely empowering element, the Final Girls of horror fulfilling and enabling feminine power and potential.