Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: A Haunting in Venice
Branagh’s #AHauntingInVenice is the first in the Poirot trilogy to catch my eye, likely from its horror-lite tone & aesthetic that feels seasonally perfect. While the plot is filled with one too many convenient coincidences, it’s still a fun watch for a slightly spooky night in.
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Mini Review: The Persian Version
#ThePersianVersion is a rare look into modern Iranian American life, which on its own warrants a watch. Narratively a bit too chaotic, but still earns that emotional gut punch. That said, the lack of denouement makes me feel there’s a part of the protagonists arc that’s missing.
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Mini Review: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person was such a surprise! A masterful blend of deadpan humour & real heart, grounded by the perfectly awkward chemistry of its two leads and executed so precisely by dir. Ariane Louis-Seize. Definitely one to watch!
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Mini Review: The Creator
Director Gareth Edwards may not be a household name, but between Rogue One and his new offering in The Creator , it certainly feels like we are seeing the rise of new sci-fi legend. The Creator is something rare we don’t see in theatres nowadays – an original sci-fi concept (i.e. not a sequel, adaptation…
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