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By Oren Kessler, author of the book 'Palestine 1936'> I have a number of quarrels with this film but I’ve limited myself to three of its most egregious failings: > > The utter distortion of how Jews acquired land (whatever land they owned was paid for – not “transferred” over by perfidious Brits) > > The complete absence of a guy named Hajj Amin al-Husseini (maybe you’ve heard of him) > > The silencing of the nearly 400,000 Jews who lived in Mandate Palestine in 1936. I don’t mean metaphorically. I mean there are exactly two words spoken by a Jewish character in a…

With “Spike” (Alfie Williams) now a captive of “Sir Jimmy” (Jack O’Connell) and his other “Jimmies”, you wouldn't give much for his chances of survival. Terrified and hopelessly out-knived he must face a duel to survive, but even if he wins what awaits him under the control of this megalomaniac who considers himself the direct heir of Satan himself? Meantime, the iodine-coated “Kelson” (Ralph Fiennes) is venturing from his Nissen hut under the ground long enough to try to experiment on the violent alpha whom he names “Samson” (Chi Lewis-Parry). He establishes quickly that morphine will becalm …

Using actors complemented by some original audio from the digital recordings of a young girl who is trapped in the wreckage of car on the outskirts of Gaza, this tautly tells the tale of the attempt to rescue her. The volunteer controllers are in Ramallah, but they have ambulance eight minutes from her location. “Omar” (Motaz Malhees) is the man running the call, and he assures the young lass that help will be there soon. Sadly, though, what ensues sees him discover that despite the best efforts of himself, his supervisor “Rana” (Saja Kilani) and their experienced co-ordinator “Mahdi” (Amer Hl…

A squad of doughty Ukrainian soldiers are given a mission. They have to advance to relieve the beleaguered town of Andriivka. It’s not far, a mere 2 kilometres - a distance you could walk in quarter of an hour at a decent pace. These fellas have no road, though, no path or trail. Accompanied by a video-journalist, they have to get down on their bellies and crawl, under sniper fire, uncertain as to what waits behind the next burnt out building. Their terrain, well it looks like the product of a scorched-earth policy. The trees have been reduced to sticks, the soil a black and grey mix of dirt a…

Maturing into adulthood can be difficult enough in itself without the impact of extraneous deleterious circumstances. But, when such conditions are added to the mix, it can make the process mind-boggling for those who lack the wisdom, experience and insights to know how to cope with them on top of everything else they’re already going through. That’s the essential premise underlying the narrative in this latest offering from writer-director Neo Sora. The film presents a coming of age tale set in a version of Tokyo of the near future in which the imminent threat of a mega-earthquake has the pop…

_The Substance_ swings hard for shock value but lands in a muddled heap. The film’s body‑horror excess quickly turns repetitive, and the social commentary feels so surface-level that it smothers any nuance the story might have had. Despite a committed lead performance, the pacing is sluggish, the tone wobbles between satire and chaos, and the final act spirals into noise rather than meaning. It’s a visually bold misfire that never finds a coherent point.…

Girl from Nowhere is a Thai anthology series that follows Nanno, a mysterious and enigmatic girl who transfers to different schools and exposes the dark secrets, hypocrisy, and corruption hidden beneath their seemingly normal environments. With a calm smile and unsettling intelligence, Nanno acts as a catalyst who brings out people’s true nature, often pushing them to face the consequences of their own immoral choices. Each episode presents a new story inspired by real-life social issues, exploring themes such as justice, revenge, power, greed, and the flaws of the education system. Blending p…

"A daring experimental journey that bends reality and perception, weaving silence, light, and shadow into a tapestry of profound introspection. Every frame feels deliberate, every moment lingers, inviting the audience to confront the unseen layers of existence."…

66/100 Because of Bourne's exposure of covert agencies within our government in "Ultimatum", these same agencies decide it's best to shut them all down. Aaron Cross, an agent from the Outcome operation isn't too happy about that. Much more a simple chase film and less an espionage / political subterfuge film, Jeremy Renner does a great job as our star agent and it still works as an exciting international action thriller. In fact, I'd like to see more Aaron Cross but that's probably not going to happen. -- DrNostromo.com…

If you’ve ever had conceptions about films being dumped in theaters in January because they’re not worthy of being released any other time of the year, then 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple easily shatters or redefines them. Filled with meaningful performances that catapult an already engrossing story, the 28 Days Later franchise is more promising than it’s ever been. https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/horror/bone-temple-review.html…