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The Last Showgirl (2024) is the latest film from director Gia Coppola and stars Pamela Anderson in the role of her career, with a brilliant supporting performance from Jamie Lee Curtis. Despite the work from Anderson and Curtis, the film is unable to deliver fully on the themes it attempts to explore. 🌐 Visit my website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Add some films to your watchlist: https://youtu.be/Ohl1fN98plA (10 Films to Watch in 2025) 📢 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #thelastshowgirl #pamelaanderson #moviereview
THE LAST SHOWGIRL Film Review - Pamela Anderson Can't Save the Movie
What films should you watch in 2025? While this list is very far from being complete, it should hopefully offer you some movies to keep an eye out for. Some larger studio films. Some indie darlings premiering at Sundance. Fun for the whole family? (maybe one or two of them, at least) Mickey 17 Directed by Bong-Joon Ho Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osYpGSz_0i4 When is Mickey 17 Coming Out? Mickey 17 is set to be released on April 18, 2025 --- Bunnylovr Directed by Katarina Zhu Starring Katarina Zhu, Rachel Sennott, Austin Amelio, and Jack Kilmer When is Bunnylovr Coming Out? Bunnylovr will premiere at Sundance in January, 2025 (Wide Release TBD) --- Bugonia Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Starring Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons When is Bugonia Coming Out? Bugonia is set to be released on November 7, 2025 --- Death of a Unicorn Directed by Alex Scharfman Starring Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Tea Leoni, and Will Poulter Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cMIarrxLGs When is Death of a Unicorn Coming Out? Death of a Unicorn is set to be r-eleased in Spring 2025. --- Peter Hujar’s Day Directed by Ira Sachs Starring Ben Whishaw & Rebecca Hall When is Peter Hujar’s Day Coming Out? Peter Hujar’s Day will premiere at Sundance in January, 2025 (Wide Release TBD) --- Sorry, Baby Directed by Eva Victor Starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Louis Cancelmi When is Sorry, Baby Coming Out? Sorry, Baby will premiere at Sundance in January, 2025 (Wide Release TBD) --- The Chronology of Water Directed by Kristen Stewart Starring Imogen Poots When is The Chronology of Water Coming Out? The Chronology of Water is expected to be released in 2025 (Exact Date TBD) --- Bubble & Squeak Directed by Evan Twohy Starring Himesh Patel, Sarah Goldberg, Steven Yeun, Dave Franco, and Matt Berry When is Bubble & Squeak Coming Out? Bubble & Squeak will premiere at Sundance in January, 2025 (Wide Release TBD) --- Hamnet Directed by Chloe Zhao Starring Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn When is Hamnet Coming Out? Hamnet is expected to be released in 2025 (Exact Date TBD) --- Materialists Directed by Celine Song Starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans When is Materialists Coming Out? Materialists is expected to be released in 2025 (Exact Date TBD) --- Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Mickey 17 1:28 Bunnylovr 2:16 Bugonia 3:07 Death of a Unicorn 3:57 Peter Hujar’s Day 4:58 Sorry, Baby 6:07 The Chronology of Water 7:04 Bubble & Squeak 8:19 Hamnet 9:27 Materialists #filmrecommendations #indiemovies #2025
10 Films to Watch in 2025
What are the best movies from 2024? While I cannot claim that this list is absolute, here are some of the best films from this year. From Anora through Dune and Heretic, all the way to All of Us Strangers and Ghostlight, I hope there is something for everyone. Films Discussed: A Complete Unknown Directed by James Mangold Starring Timothee Chalamet Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdV-Cs5o8mc My Review: https://youtu.be/RdEbKyu_fcI A Real Pain Directed by Jesse Eisenberg Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Kieran Culkin Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2et8Vpu7Ls My Review: https://youtu.be/BFHRQKI016E All of Us Strangers Directed by Andrew Haigh Starring Andrew Scott & Paul Mescal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97iSjvqBlY& Anora Directed by Sean Baker Starring Mikey Madison Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1HxTmV5i7c Civil War Directed by Alex Garland Starring Kirsten Dunst & Wagner Moura Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyQxtg0V2w My Review: https://youtu.be/_Hi5fdT-XmQ Conclave Directed by Edward Berger Starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX9jasdi3ic Daughters Directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMTgDRqfLPE& Didi Directed by Sean Wang Starring Izaac Wang Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6gve8GtSuU My Review: https://youtu.be/wQOK7tlLEyo Dune: Part Two Directed by Denis Villeneuve Starring Timothee Chalamet & Zendaya Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Way9Dexny3w& My Review: https://youtu.be/x1Z9NsLUePE Eden Directed by Ron Howard Starring Jude Law & Ana de Armas My Review: https://youtu.be/kJFPa8bSlYE Exhibiting Forgiveness Directed by Titus Kaphar Starring Andre Holland & John Earl Jelks Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnsvQTIcRMA& Flow Directed by Gints Zilbalodis Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82WW9dVbglI My Review: https://youtu.be/LM3Z4ArQTyc Ghostlight Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan & Alex Thompson Starring Keith Kupferer & Katherine Mallen Kupferer Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1TycuGX4Mw Heretic Directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods Starring Hugh Grant Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9i2vmFhSSY& My Review: https://youtu.be/EETcKdNvt0M In Our Blood Directed by Pedro Kos Starring Brittany O'Grady & E. J. Bonilla My Review: https://youtu.be/-V_RsDVa5hc Janet Planet Directed by Annie Baker Starring Juliane Nicholson & Zoe Ziegler Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aBF_v0gvpQ& Nosferatu Directed by Robert Eggers Starring Lily-Rose Depp & Bill Skarsgård Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nulvWqYUM8k My Review: https://youtu.be/O5TrsCuTL-g Porcelain War Directed by Slava Leontyev & Brendan Bellomo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPxIHYUXeEk& My Review: https://youtu.be/jixQvSBQtqo Queer Directed by Luca Guadagnino Starring Daniel Craig & Drew Starkey Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eknj5_0tF2s My Review: https://youtu.be/YqVSOhsgWcQ Sing Sing Directed by Greg Kwedar Starring Colman Domingo & Clarence Maclin Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3dXc6P3zH8 My Review: https://youtu.be/f_zOo2J0s4U Small Things Like These Directed by Tim Mielants Starring Cillian Murphy & Emily Watson Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqwn5Y_Y4xs My Review: https://youtu.be/4pHoTAzD1QE The Outrun Directed by Nora Fingscheidt Starring Saoirse Ronan Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReKQYf4Jdpc The Zone of Interest Directed by Jonathan Glazer Starring Sandra Huller & Christian Friedel Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54& Thelma Directed by Josh Margolin Starring June Squibb & Fred Hechinger Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0NlEIXbjcw My Review: https://youtu.be/--TkeWYh7lM Timestamps: 24 00:22 23 00:56 22 01:29 21 02:07 20 02:42 19 03:02 18 03:42 17 04:02 16 04:45 15 05:33 14 06:11 13 06:50 12 07:26 11 07:59 10 08:41 9 09:19 8 09:57 710:33 611:13 511:56 412:35 313:15 213:54 114:28 #filmrecommendations #indiemovies #2024
The 24 BEST FILMS of 2024
NOSFERATU is the latest film from director Robert Eggers, and it is yet another example of his attention to detail - from his almost religious study of folklore and mythology to his tremendous intentionality with lighting, blocking, costuming, and more. Nosferatu stars: * Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok * Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter * Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter * Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Friedrich Harding * Emma Corrin as Anna Harding * Willem Dafoe as Prof. Albin Eberhart Von Franz 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my last video: https://youtu.be/RdEbKyu_fcI 📽️ Top Films of 2024 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn&si=OcDb39wUmV5HzA8- 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #nosferatu #roberteggers #moviereview
Nosferatu - Film Review | Robert Eggers Does It Again
A Complete Unknown is the new Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan. A must-watch for lovers of the music and cultural revolution of the '60s. Director: James Mangold Cast: * Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan * Edward Norton as Pete Seeger * Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo (Suze Rotolo) * Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez * Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash * Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie * Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman * Norbert Leo Butz as Alan Lomax * P. J. Byrne as Harold Leventhal * Will Harrison as Bob Neuwirth * Eriko Hatsune as Toshi Seeger[10] 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my last video: https://youtu.be/JGN3V_CTh28 📽️ Top Films of 2024 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn&si=OcDb39wUmV5HzA8- 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #acompleteunknown #filmreview #bobdylan
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN - Movie Review | Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan
2024 has brought us many amazing films. While I will go through my top films of the year in another video, I wanted to highlight 10 of the year's most underrated (or at least, underseen) movies. Hopefully, you can add a few to your watchlist. 📽️ Films Discussed in the Video: AS WE SPEAK Review from Sundance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P05Pw6V7gM& Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p53ir4yTAgo Available to stream on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/ca/movies/video/TkoqGgP8bjdvjNeKHhe9DAjxX_TjsHy3/ DAUGHTERS Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMTgDRqfLPEd Available to Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81760652 EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnsvQTIcRMA& Currently on a limited theatrical release (streaming January 14th): https://www.exhibitingforgivenessfilm.com/ THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo8VcGW7qvs& Currently on a limited theatrical release Available on Mubi in the New Year: https://mubi.com/en/us/films/the-girl-with-the-needle GHOSTLIGHT Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1TycuGX4Mw Available to stream on Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Ghostlight/0JSDWG03S0Y7P7WH7L6JNIGWR8 Or rent online: https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/ghostlight-2024 HUMANE Review from Calgary Underground Film Festival: https://youtu.be/A8R-jV9nZak Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4b-OMLNWE0 Available to stream on Shudder: https://www.amazon.com/Humane-Caitlin-Cronenberg/dp/B0CZS7PF5Q Or on Crave in Canada: https://www.crave.ca/en/movies/humane THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY Review and Interview with Francis Galluppi: https://youtu.be/xgkjSgPX0Do Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd9mMDnpqGc Available to stream on Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Last-Stop-in-Yuma-County/0O6IU58Q67VGZRRA9ORF6DNL42 Or rent online: https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/the-last-stop-in-yuma-county PORCELAIN WAR Review and Interview with the Director and Producer: https://youtu.be/jixQvSBQtqo Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPxIHYUXeEk& Currently on a limited theatrical release: https://www.porcelainwar.com/tickets Request a showing in your local area: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/FbWRcxz RIDDLE OF FIRE My Full Review: https://youtu.be/wnzaiSFqO-0 Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9RhW4hE5gU&t=1s Available to stream on Mubi: https://mubi.com/en/us/films/riddle-of-fire Or rent online: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/riddle-of-fire SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE My Full Review: https://youtu.be/4pHoTAzD1QE Full Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqwn5Y_Y4xs Currently on a limited theatrical release And available to rent online: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/small-things-like-these 🌐 Check out more on my website: www.pointsofreviews.com 🔔 And be sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #filmreview #filmrecommendations #filmrecap #2024
Top 10 MOST UNDERRATED Films of 2024
It’s tough to believe, but the 2025 Sundance Film Festival is almost here. The lineup of films has been announced, and while there are too many to list, here are ten movies that stood out to me. You can find the full list here: https://festival.sundance.org/program/films/ Films discussed in the video: Atropia Director: Hailey Gates Cast: Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, Chloë Sevigny, Tim Heidecker Bubble & Squeak Director: Evan Twohy Cast: Himesh Patel, Sarah Goldberg, Steven Yeun, Dave Franco Bunnylovr Director: Katarina Zhu Cast: Katarina Zhu, Rachel Sennott, Austin Amelio, Jack Kilmer Jimpa Director: Sophie Hyde Cast: Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, Aud Mason-Hyde Kiss of the Spider Woman Director: Bill Condon Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Bruno Bichir Love, Brooklyn Director: Rachael Abigail Holder Cast: André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, Roy Wood Jr. Opus Director: Mark Anthony Green Cast: Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Amber Midthunder Sly Lives! Director: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson The Thing with Feathers Director: Dylan Southern Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Boxall, Henry Boxall, Vinette Robinson The Wedding Banquet Director: Andrew Ahn Cast: Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang, Han Gi-chan 🔗 Explore More: 🌐 Visit my website for more reviews and festival coverage: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 📽 Watch my reviews from Sundance 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWa8bYtTY87Jr60dMvKgQZau 🔔 Subscribe for more film reviews and festival insights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #sundance #sundancefilmfestival #filmrecommendations
Sundance 2025 Lineup Announced | 10 Films to Watch
Porcelain War follows three Ukrainian artists - Slava Leontyev, Anya Stasenko, and Andrey Stefanov - as they do their best to create beauty against a backdrop of violence and destruction. To these three, art is not secondary. It is their lifeblood, and they understand that when the enemy kills the artist, they kill the people. As such, they raise their paintbrushes as a tool of resistance, but as the war evolves, they are forced to raise guns as well. Still, we follow them through daily shelling as they continue to create their art in a documentary that never attempts to construct an artifice, but simply mirrors the chaos of life in war. You can read the full interview with Brendan Bellomo and producer/writer Paula DuPré Pesmen here: It was truly an honour to sit down (virtually) and talk about Porcelain War with co-director Brendan Bellomo and producer Paula DuPré Pesmen. We talk about the imposed juxtaposition between beauty and violence, and how the film mirrors this through its composition and musical score. Bellomo expands on his relationship with the artists and how he created an impromptu film school for these first-time filmmakers. Pesmen emphasizes the collaborative nature of the project and how there was only one possible choice when it came to the music. Together, we reflected on the chaos of war and our hope for the future. 🎬 Another Video For You: ➤ Small Things Like These: https://youtu.be/4pHoTAzD1QE 💻 Explore More on My Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 📌 Subscribe for more reviews and analyses: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #porcelainwar #ukraine #moviereview #interview
PORCELAIN WAR - Film Review (with Brendan Bellomo and Paula DuPré Pesmen)
Memoir of a Snail is the latest stop-motion animated feature from Adam Elliot, the Academy Award-winning director of Harvie Krumpet. Narrated by Sarah Snook (Succession), this poignant tragicomedy follows the bittersweet life of Grace Pudel, a misfit navigating grief, identity, and self-discovery in 1970s Australia. I talk about the film’s unique “clayography” style, its stunning handcrafted animation, and how it balances dark humor with emotional depth. 🌐 Check out my website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch more reviews: https://youtu.be/LM3Z4ArQTyc 📺 Explore the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #MemoirofaSnail #AdamElliot #animatedfeature
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL - Movie Review (another animated gem)
Small Things Like These is a quietly powerful historical drama directed by Tim Mielants and adapted from Claire Keegan's 2021 novel. Starring Cillian Murphy (who also serves as a producer), Emily Watson, Michelle Fairley, and Clare Dunne, the film explores the harrowing history of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. With its nuanced storytelling, stunning cinematography by Frank van den Eeden, and an award-winning performance by Emily Watson, Small Things Like These is one of the year’s best films. It premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my last video: https://youtu.be/7Wu6xq3wKMA 📽️ Top Films of 2024 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn&si=OcDb39wUmV5HzA8- 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #smallthingslikethese #cillianmurphy #film
SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE - Movie Review (and why I love it)
Blitz is a 2024 historical war drama from visionary director Steve McQueen. The film follows the story of Elliot Heffernan as George, a young boy who becomes lost in war-torn England, and Saoirse Ronan as Rita, his mother, who is desperate to be reunited with her son. With cinematography by Yorick Le Saux and a score by Hans Zimmer, Blitz brings the intensity and human cost of the London Blitz to life. The film features standout performances from Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, and Stephen Graham, further cementing Steve McQueen's reputation for emotional and visually striking storytelling. 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my last video: EDEN Review 📽️ Top Films of 2024 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn&si=OcDb39wUmV5HzA8- 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #Blitz #SteveMcQueen #SaoirseRonan
Blitz Movie Review (2024) | Starring Saoirse Ronan
Ron Howard's Eden is a survival thriller that dives into the challenges faced by European settlers on Floreana Island in 1929. The film, based on a true story, stars Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, and Daniel Brühl. Eden follows Dr. Friedrich Ritter (played by Law) and Dora Strauch (Kirby) as they attempt to escape society’s grip, only to encounter relentless forces of nature and the unpredictable dynamics of their fellow settlers. The couple’s desire for solitude is shattered with the arrival of Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn (de Armas), a self-proclaimed Baroness whose grand ambitions and entourage bring tensions to a boiling point. Eden made its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. 📽️ Top Films from TIFF 2024 - https://youtu.be/pKLFYc15hrA 📜 Top Films of 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ #EdenMovie #RonHowardFilm #TIFF2024
EDEN - Movie Review - A Good Ron Howard Film?
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