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      March 15, 2026

      Interview: The Multi-faceted Mukul Kumar on his Film Debut ‘The Farming Land’, Dance, Filmmaking, and More

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      March 14, 2026

      Oscars 2026: Why Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Affected Me and Deserves to Win Best Picture

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      March 14, 2026

      SXSW Review: ‘Beyond the Duplex Planet’ Finds Poetry, Humor, and Connection in Voices the World Often Overlooks

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      March 13, 2026

      ‘Alpha’ Review: A is for Alpha

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    Indie Film ‘We Want the Virus’ wins ‘Best Comedy’ in L.A., Heads to NYC

    ‘André Is an Idiot’ Review: Open up

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    ‘Breakfast on Pluto’ and ‘Aruvi:’ A study of the Baddie Archetype in Cinema

    By Vidal DcostaFebruary 13, 20260

    Rooted in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and similar to the Jamaican Patois slang bad gyal , the term ‘baddie’…

    ‘Diés Iraé’ a Lacklustre Horror from Rahul Sadasivan, Burdened by Ghosts of his Previous Works

    By Vidal DcostaJanuary 22, 20260

    “Diés Iraé” is Rahul Sadasivan’s third horror outing after the critically and commercially acclaimed “Bhoothakaalam” and “Bramayugam”—the latter of which…

    ‘Breaking Bad:’ Meth, Violence, and the Destruction of a Common Man

    By Mark ZiobroJanuary 16, 20260

    The Corrupt Conceal Immorality, and a Saint Emerges from Soot in ‘Small Things Like These’

    By Vidal DcostaJanuary 4, 20260

    ‘Cover-Up’ Review: A Muckraker’s Life

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    ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Review: Third ‘Knives Out’ Installment Finds its Complement in Josh O’Connor

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    Merv, a ‘Superfood’ for Both Dogs and Humans Grappling with Holiday Blues

    By Vidal DcostaDecember 24, 20250

    ‘Hitman: Agent 47’ Doesn’t Really Feel Like the Game, but Becomes its Own Thing Despite it

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    Oscars 2026: Why Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Affected Me and Deserves to Win Best Picture

    By Mark ZiobroMarch 14, 20260

    With the Oscars airing tomorrow night at 7 PM EST, I won’t pretend to “call” the winner for ‘Best Picture’ as media is now abuzz with. I don’t know which…

    Why Do We Keep Returning to the ‘Scream’ Films?

    February 28, 2026

    ‘Breakfast on Pluto’ and ‘Aruvi:’ A study of the Baddie Archetype in Cinema

    February 13, 2026

    Buff Tributes: The Iconic James Van Der Beek (1977-2026)

    February 11, 2026

    How ‘Bugonia’ Portrays a World Where Conspiracies Feel Eerily Plausible

    January 31, 2026

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    Oscars 2026: Why Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Affected Me and Deserves to Win Best Picture

    By Mark ZiobroMarch 14, 20260

    With the Oscars airing tomorrow night at 7 PM EST, I won’t pretend to “call”…

    Horror

    Why Do We Keep Returning to the ‘Scream’ Films?

    By Holly MarieFebruary 28, 20260

    If you don’t know the “Scream” films by now (and if not, I suggest you…

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    Acclaimed Violinist Lara St. John Talks About ‘Dear Lara’ Doc in Post SBIFF Interview

    By Mark ZiobroFebruary 16, 20260

    World premiering on February 6, 2026, acclaimed violinist Lara St. John’s documentary “Dear Lara” brought…

    Documentary

    SBIFF 2026: Violinist Lara St. John’s Documentary ‘Dear Lara’ is Powerful and Raw

    By Mark ZiobroFebruary 8, 20260

    In the 2015 film “Spotlight,” Editor Marty Baron, played by Liev Schreiber, instructs his journalists…

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    Nehal Ghodke Talks ‘Blossoming Almond,’ his Debute Feature that Blends Feminism with Poetic Realism

    By Vidal DcostaFebruary 5, 20260

    Following the success of his short film “Mauju E Sukhan” (2022), award winning independent filmmaker…

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    2025 Year in Review: The Movie Buff Critics Share their Favorite Films of the Year

    By Movie Buff StaffFebruary 3, 20260

    With the 98th Oscars ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, we at The Movie…

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    Interview: The Multi-faceted Mukul Kumar on his Film Debut ‘The Farming Land’, Dance, Filmmaking, and More

    March 15, 2026

    Interview: Filmmaker Sriram Emani on Exploring Self-Erasure and Breaking Patterns in his Debut Short ‘Jam Boy’

    February 20, 2026

    Acclaimed Violinist Lara St. John Talks About ‘Dear Lara’ Doc in Post SBIFF Interview

    February 16, 2026

    Nehal Ghodke Talks ‘Blossoming Almond,’ his Debute Feature that Blends Feminism with Poetic Realism

    February 5, 2026

    Indie Spotlight

    Interview: The Multi-faceted Mukul Kumar on his Film Debut ‘The Farming Land’, Dance, Filmmaking, and More

    By Vidal DcostaMarch 15, 20260

    With 15 years of experience as a choreographer and multidisciplinary artistry under his belt, Mukul Kumar now ventures into the…

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    Indie Film ‘We Want the Virus’ wins ‘Best Comedy’ in L.A., Heads to NYC

    By Mark ZiobroMarch 11, 20260

    Following the 2024 indie film “Because of Mika,” Director/Writer Paul Santoli has moved on to bigger things. Santoli and co-Writer…

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    ‘Rosemead’ Review: A Mother and Son Stare Down the Barrel in a Tragic Eye-Opener

    By Vidal DcostaMarch 4, 20260

    “Rosemead” is based on “A dying mother’s plan: Buy a gun. Rent a hotel room. Kill her son,” an article…

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    The Short Film ‘Jam Boy’ by Sriram Emani is Rich with Culture and Social Commentary

    By Mark ZiobroMarch 2, 20260

    Sriram Emani’s short film “Jam Boy” just had its world premiere at the DC Independent Film Festival this February and…

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    Review: Rough Sex and Rougher Relationship Dynamics Intertwine in the Risqué ‘Pillion’

    By Vidal DcostaFebruary 24, 20260

    An adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones’ novel “Box Hill,” “Pillion” centers around Colin (Harry Melling), a timid and by-the-book traffic warden…

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    Interview: Filmmaker Sriram Emani on Exploring Self-Erasure and Breaking Patterns in his Debut Short ‘Jam Boy’

    By Vidal DcostaFebruary 20, 20260

    Don’t let the “Severance”-adjacent dystopian ambiance fool you—actor and filmmaker Sriram Emani’s bilingual workplace sci-fi “Jam Boy” feels very much…

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    Interview: The Multi-faceted Mukul Kumar on his Film Debut ‘The Farming Land’, Dance, Filmmaking, and More

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    SXSW Review: ‘Beyond the Duplex Planet’ Finds Poetry, Humor, and Connection in Voices the World Often Overlooks

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    ‘Alpha’ Review: A is for Alpha

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    Interview: The Multi-faceted Mukul Kumar on his Film Debut ‘The Farming Land’, Dance, Filmmaking, and More

    By Vidal DcostaMarch 15, 20260

    With 15 years of experience as a choreographer and multidisciplinary artistry under his belt, Mukul…

    Indie Film ‘We Want the Virus’ wins ‘Best Comedy’ in L.A., Heads to NYC

    By Mark ZiobroMarch 11, 20260

    ‘Rosemead’ Review: A Mother and Son Stare Down the Barrel in a Tragic Eye-Opener

    By Vidal DcostaMarch 4, 20260

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