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Tuesday, May 14

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The Second Act – first-look review

lwlies.com

The opening film of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival offers a limp metafictional critique of the modern film industry.

Better Off Dead? review – Liz Carr’s blistering film may well change your mind about assisted dying

www.theguardian.com

As the UK edges towards legalising the right to die for those with terminal illness, the wickedly funny actor’s subversive documentary exposes the huge risks it poses for disabled people

Better Off Dead? review: Sombre film examines the dangers of legalising assisted suicide for disabled people

www.independent.co.uk

Actor Liz Carr is frightened that new legislation could make disabled people disposable, in a world that already treats us unfairly. She meets people on both sides of the complex debate

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Film Review: “Faceless After Dark”

mediamikes.com

“Faceless After Dark” is a suitable slasher, but is way better as the meta slasher it angles to be

The Second Act review – Quentin Dupieux’s likable meta comedy of actors’ private lives

www.theguardian.com

Cannes film festival With help from an A-list cast, Dupieux brings his customary mischief to an amiable tale of imposture and role play

‘The Second Act’ Review: Quentin Dupieux’s Cannes Opener Is a Fourth Wall-Wrecking Farce Starring France’s Biggest Names

www.indiewire.com

Cannes: Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel, and Raphaël Quenard star in the filmmaker's latest comedy about a troupe of actors trying to escape a middling film.

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LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP Reviews of Georgina Campbell horror – now free on Tubi!

moviesandmania.com

‘She owes this land a body’ Lovely, Dark, and Deep is a 2023 horror film about a new ranger in a national park where rangers and the public have gone …

ALICE IN TERRORLAND Free on Tubi – trailer and reviews index

moviesandmania.com

Alice in Terrorland is a 2023 horror film about a bereaved teenage girl who goes to live with her grandmother in a woodland house, unaware that sinister forces lurk within. …

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‘The Second Act’ Review: Quentin Dupieux’s Cannes Film Festival Opener Is A Layered, Bubbly Film World Meta-Fest

deadline.com

Et voilà, The Second Act, a bubbly apéritif to open this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and the latest bit of mischief from Quentin Dupieux, the Loki of the French cinematic universe. Dupieux turns out a film roughly once a year, featuring…

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PANDEMONIUM French transgressive horror – Reviews and Arrow VOD news

moviesandmania.com

Arrow Video has announced the May 27, 2024, VOD premiere of the French macabre horror Pandemonium, the latest feature from filmmaker Quarxx (All the Gods in the Sky). The film …

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‘The Blue Angels’ Review: IMAX Doc About U.S. Navy Aerial Unit Alternates Dazzling Footage and Filler

The Glen Powell-produced film provides a portrait of the intense preparations that go into the flight demonstrations by the titular unit.

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PIRANHA Reviews of ’70s cult classic – free on Cineverse, Crackle, Plex, Pluto TV, Tubi, Vudu and more!

moviesandmania.com

Piranha is a 1978 American horror film directed by Joe Dante (The Howling, Gremlins, Trapped Ashes; Burying the Ex) and stars Bradford Dillman (Bug), Heather Menzies, Kevin McCarthy (Invasion of the Body Snatchers), Keenan Wynn, Barbara…

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Sureshinteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hridayahariyaya Pranayakatha Movie: Review, Cast, Plot, Trailer, Release Date – All You Need To Know About Director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval’s Film!

www.latestly.com

The Malayalam film Sureshinteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hridayahariyaya Pranayakatha is produced by Silver Bay Studios in collaboration with Silver Bromide Pictures.

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All Fours by Miranda July review – a miraculous midlife road trip

www.theguardian.com

The US film-maker, artist and author’s second novel is a funny, sad and idiosyncratic story of vast scope

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Sundance Drama ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Unveils First Clip, Film Constellation to Screen Film for Buyers in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com

London- and Paris-based production, finance and international sales outfit Film Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive clip from Titus Kaphar’s well-received drama “Exhibiting Forgiveness.” Film Constellation will screen the film for…

Monday, May 13

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The Jennings v Alzheimer’s review – how one letter caused a medical revolution

www.theguardian.com

In the 80s, Carol Jennings wrote to scientists about her family history of Alzheimer’s. This extraordinary film shows how she could change the lives of millions

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‘Slow’ review: He’s asexual. She’s not. The movie explores what happens next.

www.twincities.com

This Lithuanian film sometimes strays toward conventional romcoms — the scenes about communication are its best moments.

Chris Pine Responds To Negative Reviews For ‘Wonder Woman 1984’

heroichollywood.com

Was Wonder Woman 1984 really as bad as people say? Steve Trevor actor Chris Pine gives his thoughts on the negative reviews. Wonder Woman 1984 was one of the most disappointing sequels in the eyes of DC fans. What was meant to be the…

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Music Review: Miley Cyrus, Lorde and more team up for fun Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense' tribute

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In 1984, Talking Heads ' concert film and live album ''Stop Making Sense'' captured the alt-rock quartet at the height of their powers.

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Music Review: Miley Cyrus, Lorde and more team up for fun Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense' tribute

www.independent.co.uk

In 1984, Talking Heads’ concert film and live album “Stop Making Sense" captured the alt-rock quartet at the height of their powers