Frankenstein (2025) – Stitched with Vanity and Anger
A film full of sensations. Since the beginning I knew I’d feel the deepest pain towards the creature whom I’d refer to as “him” because he’s not an entity as…
The Ballad of a Small Player: A Rich and Haunting Journey Through Macau’s Underworld
From its first moments in the bright casinos of Macau, the film throws us into the life of Lord Doyle, played by Colin Farrell. He is a gambler running away…
A House of Dynamite: Kathryn Bigelow Builds Tension Like No One Else!
I felt tense from the first scene until the very end! A House of Dynamite is Kathryn Bigelow’s latest tense and ambitious thriller. The story follows a possible nuclear strike,…
Fiume o Morte!: Croatia’s Oscar Pick that Turns History into Living Art
From the beginning, Fiume o morte! feels like something unique. It doesn’t tell its story in a simple or traditional way. Instead, director & writer Igor Bezinović mixes documentary style…
Beloved Tropic: A Quiet, Gentle Wave from Panama’s Oscar Entry
Beloved Tropic is Panama’s official submission for the Oscars this year. The story follows Ana María, a Colombian immigrant in Panama City who’s pregnant and hiding a secret. She takes…
Familia: Italy’s Oscar Dream That Fell Flat
Familia was selected as Italy’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature, which made me very curious to see it. I always have high expectations from Italian cinema because it…
I Watched These 5 New Films So You Don’t Have To! (Part 2)
Check out my recent post regarding the other five films I watched so you don’t have to — here’s part 2: 1- A Big Bold Beautiful Journey With Margaret Qualley…
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia: A Dark Dance of Power and Control
From the first scene, Bugonia pulled me in. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the film looks calm on the outside, but there’s something dark hiding under the surface. Emma Stone and…
Father (2025) – A Devastating and Traumatic Masterpiece
Slovakia’s official Oscar submission, Father is one of the most emotionally shattering films I’ve seen this year. Directed by Tereza Nvotová, it’s a slow-burning psychological drama that gradually turns into…
Black Rabbit White Rabbit (2025) – A Claustrophobic Experience That Reminded Me of “Synecdoche, New York”
Tajikistan’s official Oscar submission is one of the most surprising films I’ve seen this year. Directed by Shahram Mokri, it’s a meta-mystery that blurs the line between fiction and reality…