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On Feminism and White Supremacy in Barbie and Poor Things
Written by: Amir Ovadia Steklov - All rights resaved. Barbie (2023) - Greta Gerwig Budget: $128–145 million Box office: $1.446 billion...
Amir Steklov
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - (2023)
Director: Jeff Rowe While the storyline is decent, it's not the standout feature of this movie. In contrast to Spider-Verse, Ninja...
Amir Steklov
Sep 1, 20231 min read


they Cloned Tyrone - (2023)
Director: Juel Taylor. A fun journey into the psyche of Black America, “They Cloned Tyrone” is everything Jorden Peele’s “Get Out” (2017)...
Amir Steklov
Jul 29, 20232 min read
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The Handmaiden - (2016) - [Extended Version]
Director: Park Chan-wook. One aspect I truly appreciated about this film was its ability to captivate me, even with its lengthy duration...
Amir Steklov
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Beau Is Afraid - (2023)
Directors: Ari Aster. The much-anticipated new film by Ari Aster did not disappoint. I watched it last night, and I base this review on...
Amir Steklov
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Hypnotic - (2023)
Directors: Robert Rodriguez. Every film by Rodriguez is a celebration of cinema, and his new one is no exception. "Hypnotic" walks the...
Amir Steklov
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - (2018)
Directors: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman. I got a strong headache watching this one. I couldn't stop analyzing the...
Amir Steklov
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Burning - (2007)
Director: Lee Chang-dong. The movie shocked me to the core. When I read in the opening titles that it's an adaptation of Haruki...
Amir Steklov
May 30, 20232 min read


Love Actually... Sucks! - (2011)
Director: Scud. The film left me intrigued and somewhat conflicted. This daring film fearlessly dives into the intricate web of love,...
Amir Steklov
May 11, 20231 min read


Happy Together - (1997)
Director: Wong Kar-wai. I was struck by the film's portrayal of an abusive relationship. The turbulent romance between the two lead...
Amir Steklov
May 1, 20232 min read


Dunkirk - (2017)
Director: Christopher Nolan. I avoided this film, because I don't like wars and movies about wars. But it cames recommend in many lists...
Amir Steklov
May 1, 20231 min read


Secret Sunshine - (2007)
Director: Lee Chang-dong. "Secret Sunshine" is a brutal and heart-breaking tragedy that offers a lot of social commentary and criticism...
Amir Steklov
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Essay: The animation of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero - (2022)
Director: Tetsuro Kodama. The new Dragon Ball animated film, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022) by Tetsuro Kodama, is targeted towards...
Amir Steklov
Mar 27, 20233 min read


Swiss Army Man - (2016)
Director: Daniels. The movie tries to mix humor and serious themes but fails to strike a balance. The humor in the movie is childish and...
Amir Steklov
Mar 15, 20231 min read


Unwelcome - (2022)
Director: Jon Wright. The screenplay was very well written, establishing the main characters and their conflicts effectively and quickly....
Amir Steklov
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Dumplings - (2004)
Director: Fruit Chan. The moment I stumbled upon another Hong Kong film lensed by the legendary Christopher Doyle, I couldn't wait to...
Amir Steklov
Mar 5, 20232 min read


The House That Jack Built - (2018)
Director: Lars von Trier. The House That Jack Built follows the life of Jack (played by Matt Dillon), an intelligent and meticulous...
Amir Steklov
Mar 2, 20232 min read


The Whale - (2022)
Director: Darren Aronofsky. The Whale is a film that explores the theme of redemption through the character of Charlie, a reclusive...
Amir Steklov
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Voyage - (2013)
Director: Scud. Voyage is a daring film that explores a complex subject matter – suicide. Based on several short stories, the movie is an...
Amir Steklov
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Infinity Pool - (2023)
Director: Brandon Cronenberg. As the son of the legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg, Brandon has some big shoes to fill, but he has...
Amir Steklov
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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