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NYFF 2026 | ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: Sequel Keeps the Heart, Ups the Effects

Kind of crazy to think that it took over 60 years and nearly 40 films before we got an R-rated Godzilla movie… “Godzilla Minus Zero” is the sequel to 2023’s “Minus One,” and follows the citizens of Japan as they work to rebuild from Godzilla’s attacks, only for a new threat to emerge. Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami… Continue reading NYFF 2026 | ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: Sequel Keeps the Heart, Ups the Effects

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HIFF 2020 | ‘The Father’ is A Heart-Wrenching Actors’ Showcase

It’s a shame the Academy Awards aren’t being held until April 25 next year, because that’s just longer until Anthony Hopkins can start polishing his second Oscar. “The Father” stars Sir Anthony Hopkins as an aging man with dementia, and Olivia Coleman as his daughter. Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, and Olivia Williams also… Continue reading HIFF 2020 | ‘The Father’ is A Heart-Wrenching Actors’ Showcase

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NYFF 2020 | ‘Nomadland’ Is Minimalistic Filmmaking at Its Finest

Sometimes the best way is the simplest way. “Nomadland” stars Frances McDormand as a woman who lives out of her van, traveling the Midwest. Chloé Zhao writes, directs, and edits. Subtle and minimalistic filmmaking has always been hit or miss for me. I love Tom McCarthy’s nearly non-presence in “Spotlight,” but Jeff Nichols’ removed touch… Continue reading NYFF 2020 | ‘Nomadland’ Is Minimalistic Filmmaking at Its Finest