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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.

5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

‘Children of Men’ Review: Searching for Hope in the Darkest of Times

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019by Jaime Rebanal1 Comment on ‘Children of Men’ Review: Searching for Hope in the Darkest of Times
‘Children of Men’ Review: Searching for Hope in the Darkest of Times

Alfonso Cuarón's 2006 science fiction epic calls for hope in the future of mankind.

Criterion Collection

Last Minute Criterion Suggestions from Us

July 31, 2019by Thomas OstrowskiLeave a Comment on Last Minute Criterion Suggestions from Us
Last Minute Criterion Suggestions from Us

There’s only a few days left of the half-off sale from the Criterion Collection. If you’re a newcomer to the home video line, all of those selections can look daunting and you’ll probably stand there for a good while trying to decide what to get. With nearly a thousand titles to choose from, it’s overwhelming. [...]

5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Magnolia, a San Fernando Epic About The Search for Redemption Through Mere Coincidences: A Review

January 14, 2019January 15, 2019by Jaime Rebanal1 Comment on Magnolia, a San Fernando Epic About The Search for Redemption Through Mere Coincidences: A Review
Magnolia, a San Fernando Epic About The Search for Redemption Through Mere Coincidences: A Review

Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 magnum opus remains the director at his most ambitious and emotionally chaotic.

4½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

The Comfort of Being Free with Sebastián Lelio’s Gloria Bell: TIFF Review

October 29, 2018November 14, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on The Comfort of Being Free with Sebastián Lelio’s Gloria Bell: TIFF Review
The Comfort of Being Free with Sebastián Lelio’s Gloria Bell: TIFF Review

Sebastián Lelio's remake of his own film isn't a mere shot-for-shot copy of his original but rather a polishing.

Film Festivals

The TIFF Diaries: Day 2 – Abruptly Changing the Schedule: Mouthpiece and Gloria Bell

September 8, 2018November 9, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on The TIFF Diaries: Day 2 – Abruptly Changing the Schedule: Mouthpiece and Gloria Bell
The TIFF Diaries: Day 2 – Abruptly Changing the Schedule: Mouthpiece and Gloria Bell

TIFF's second day may be quite slow but being at the red carpet was an interesting experience.

5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews

The Big Lebowski: The Dude Abides Twenty Years Later

May 11, 2018May 29, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on The Big Lebowski: The Dude Abides Twenty Years Later
The Big Lebowski: The Dude Abides Twenty Years Later

We're always talking about The Dude here.

1½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Suburbicon – Review

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Suburbicon – Review
Suburbicon – Review

Too inconsistent as both a socio-political commentary and too ugly as a comedy. (✯½)

1½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews

Kingsman: The Golden Circle – Review

September 26, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Kingsman: The Golden Circle – Review
Kingsman: The Golden Circle – Review

Only bloats all the worst qualities of its predecessor. (✯½)

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✯½ - Terrible.
✯ - Loathsome.
½ - Inexcusable.

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