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Tag: 2019

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2019: The End of the Decade’s Year in Review

February 25, 2020February 28, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on 2019: The End of the Decade’s Year in Review
2019: The End of the Decade’s Year in Review

In which Jaime Rebanal recounts the best films of 2019.

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Ten Reasons Why ‘Parasite’ Deserves to Win Best Picture at the Oscars

February 8, 2020February 10, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Ten Reasons Why ‘Parasite’ Deserves to Win Best Picture at the Oscars
Ten Reasons Why ‘Parasite’ Deserves to Win Best Picture at the Oscars

In which I argue Parasite deserves to win the Oscar for Best Picture.

3½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘1917’ Review: A Faceless, if Harrowing War Experience

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘1917’ Review: A Faceless, if Harrowing War Experience
‘1917’ Review: A Faceless, if Harrowing War Experience

Sam Mendes's latest film is determined to make you feel time ticking away, minute by minute.

5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘Little Women’ Review: Greta Gerwig’s Adaptation of a Classic Tale Reaffirms Its Impact

February 2, 2020February 9, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Little Women’ Review: Greta Gerwig’s Adaptation of a Classic Tale Reaffirms Its Impact
‘Little Women’ Review: Greta Gerwig’s Adaptation of a Classic Tale Reaffirms Its Impact

Greta Gerwig's second film as a director gives a new life to Louisa May Alcott's classic story.

1½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review: A Not-So-Grand Finale For the Skywalker Saga

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review: A Not-So-Grand Finale For the Skywalker Saga
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review: A Not-So-Grand Finale For the Skywalker Saga

The Skywalker saga meets its finish, but not with a bang.

3½ Stars, Film Festivals, Jaime's Reviews

‘The Platform’ Review: A Satire Most Likely to Ruin Your Meal

December 30, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘The Platform’ Review: A Satire Most Likely to Ruin Your Meal
‘The Platform’ Review: A Satire Most Likely to Ruin Your Meal

Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's first film is ready to destroy the strength of your stomachs.

3½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘Antigone’ Review: Sophie Deraspe Adapts Ancient Greek Tragedy to Timely Effect

December 19, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Antigone’ Review: Sophie Deraspe Adapts Ancient Greek Tragedy to Timely Effect
‘Antigone’ Review: Sophie Deraspe Adapts Ancient Greek Tragedy to Timely Effect

This contemporary adaptation of the Greek tragedy allows more than a simple contemporary spin on Sophocles.

3½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘Queen & Slim’ Review: A Gripping, Yet Frustratingly Safe Tale of Survival

December 10, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Queen & Slim’ Review: A Gripping, Yet Frustratingly Safe Tale of Survival
‘Queen & Slim’ Review: A Gripping, Yet Frustratingly Safe Tale of Survival

Melina Matsoukas's first feature film is a harsh, but frustratingly safe look at the means to survive on the run at the hands of police brutality.

4½ Stars, Contributor Reviews, Film Festivals, Jaime's Reviews

‘Crazy World’ TIFF Review: A New Breed of Supa Action

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Crazy World’ TIFF Review: A New Breed of Supa Action
‘Crazy World’ TIFF Review: A New Breed of Supa Action

The latest Wakaliwood venture is a new sort of action movie, almost impossible to categorize.

4½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘The Vast of Night’ TIFF Review: Andrew Patterson’s Directorial Debut Transports You to a Greater Mystery

November 22, 2019by Jaime Rebanal2 Comments on ‘The Vast of Night’ TIFF Review: Andrew Patterson’s Directorial Debut Transports You to a Greater Mystery
‘The Vast of Night’ TIFF Review: Andrew Patterson’s Directorial Debut Transports You to a Greater Mystery

Andrew Patterson's directorial debut is a wonderful Twilight Zone homage.

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