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Evil Does Not Exist Film Review
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Evil Does Not Exist Film Review

Evil Does Not Exist Film Review I was able to catch Evil Does Not Exist, the latest from Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car) on the festival circuit in the fall, but…

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March 19, 2024
Love Lies Bleeding Review
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Love Lies Bleeding Film Review

Love Lies Bleeding Film Review A queer crime thriller... with some body horror thrown in. What more can you ask for? Check out the full Love Lies Bleeding Film Review. In all…

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March 15, 2024
Top Films at SXSW 2024
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Best Films Playing at SXSW 2024

Best Films Playing at SXSW 2024 For its 31st edition, the SXSW Film & TV Festival will host nine days of screenings from March 8-16, 2024. These are simply ten…

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March 14, 2024
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2024 Oscar Nominees Ranked

2024 Oscar Nominees Ranked The 96th Academy Awards honours the best films of 2023 and will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 10, 2024. The nominees…

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March 3, 2024
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Films to Watch in March 2024

Films to Watch in March 2024 Some great movies are coming to theatres in March - here are five to look out for. March 1st - Dune: Part Two (FULL…

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March 1, 2024
Dune Part Two Review
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Dune: Part Two Film Review

Dune: Part Two Film Review Dune: Part Two is... well... epic. Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of…

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February 27, 2024
Perfect Days Film Review
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Perfect Days – Film Review (Video)

Perfect Days Film Review Perfect Days is currently in a limited release in select theatres in the lead-up to the 2024 Academy Awards. It has received a nomination for Best…

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February 25, 2024
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Best Indie Films on Amazon Prime Video

Best Indie Films on Amazon Prime Video Prime Video is poised to challenge Netflix when it comes to its film catalog (despite its insistence on adding commercials). While there is…

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February 22, 2024
God Save Texas Sundance
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God Save Texas at Sundance

God Save Texas at Sundance "God Save Texas" is a three-part anthology premiering on HBO Max on February 27th from directors Richard Linklater, Alex Stapleton, and Iliana Sosa. "Tales of…

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February 19, 2024
Top Indie Films on Netflix
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Best Indie Films on Netflix

Best Indie Films on Netflix Netflix has more "content" than we can possibly consume. Unfortunately, it takes some time to dig through the "not-so-great" to find the films worth watching.…

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The Fantasia International Film Festival returns to Montreal for its 30th edition, running from July 16 to August 2, 2026. Here are 15 “must-watch” films from the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival.Read the complete list, with screening dates and more information on each film: https://pointsofreviews.com/top-15-films-to-watch-at-fantasia-2026/You can explore the full Fantasia 2026 film programme here: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/festival-2026/program/movies🎥 More from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com 🎤 Inside the Rot: Oliver Bernsen on Bagworm: https://pointsofreviews.com/bagworm-oliver-bernsen-cuff/ 🎤 A Safe Distance Interview: https://pointsofreviews.com/a-safe-distance-film-sxsw-interview/ 🎬 Top 5 Films from SXSW 2026: https://pointsofreviews.com/top-films-sxsw-2026/ 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1All Films Discussed in the Video (in alphabetical order):A Safe Distance (dir. Gloria Mercer) Bagworm (dir. Oliver Bernsen) Black Zombie (dir. Maya Annik Bedward) Blaise (dir. Dimitri Planchon & Jean-Paul Guigue) Drag (dir. Raviv Ullman & Greg Yagolnitzer) Freaks Part II (dir. Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein) Her Private Hell (dir. Nicolas Winding Refn) Jim Queen (dir. Marco Nguyen & Nicolas Athané) Matapanki (dir. Diego “Mapache” Fuentes) Never After Dark (dir. Dave Boyle) Someone’s Daughter (dir. Wiebke von Carolsfeld) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (dir. Jane Schoenbrun) The Fox (dir. Dario Russo) The Samurai and the Prisoner (dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa) You Are the Film (dir. Makoto Ueda)00:00 Fantasia 2026 00:23 15. Her Private Hell 01:35 14. A Safe Distance 03:18 13. Black Zombie 04:13 12. Someone’s Daughter 05:47 11. Blaise 07:08 10. Matapanki 08:55 9. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma 10:35 8. Freaks Part II 11:26 7. Jim Queen 12:58 6. The Fox 14:05 5. The Samurai and the Prisoner 15:18 4. Never After Dark 16:45 3. Drag 18:02 2. You Are the Film 19:13 1. Bagworm#Fantasia2026 #FantasiaFest #FilmFestival
Top Films at the 2026 Fantasia Film Festival
The Sun Never Sets is the latest film from writer-director Joe Swanberg, and stars Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, and Karley Sciortino. Set in Alaska, the film follows Wendy as her life is thrown into emotional chaos after taking space from her boyfriend Jack, only to unexpectedly reconnect with her ex, Chuck.Premiering at SXSW 2026, The Sun Never Sets is a return to the intimate, relationship-driven storytelling that defined some of Swanberg’s most acclaimed work, while using its Alaskan setting and 35mm texture to give that emotional volatility a striking visual backdrop.Cast of The Sun Never Sets: Dakota Fanning as Wendy Jake Johnson as Jack Cory Michael Smith as Chuck Debby Ryan Anna Konkle Lamorne Morris Karley SciortinoMore from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 SXSW Film Page: https://schedule.sxsw.com/films/2241474 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1#thesunneversets #joeswanberg #mumblecore
The Sun Never Sets: FILM REVIEW | SXSW 2026
I Love Boosters is the latest film from writer-director Boots Riley, and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. Following a crew of professional shoplifters as they take aim at a ruthless fashion maven, the film blends crime-comedy chaos with Riley’s surrealist edge and sharp social satire.After opening SXSW 2026 ahead of its May 22 theatrical release from NEON, I Love Boosters arrives as one of the more intriguing American indie releases of the year.Cast of I Love Boosters: Keke Palmer as Corvette Naomi Ackie as Sade Taylour Paige as Mariah Poppy Liu as Jianpu Demi Moore as Christie Smith LaKeith Stanfield Eiza González Will Poulter Don CheadleMore from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Official Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnfTmSAnS3c 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1#iloveboosters #bootsriley #filmanalysis
I LOVE BOOSTERS: Film Review | SXSW 2026
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come brings Grace back into another blood-soaked game, but this time the sequel opens the world up beyond the Le Domas family and turns survival into a larger battle over wealth, power, and control. In this Ready or Not 2 review, I break down how Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett build on the original film’s horror-comedy chaos, how the new sister dynamic with Kathryn Newton changes the emotional core, and whether the sequel earns its bigger scale.Premiering at SXSW 2026 before its March 20 theatrical release, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come stars Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, and Olivia Cheng. Here is my spoiler-free review and analysis of what works, what doesn’t, and whether this horror sequel is worth watching.Cast of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: Samara Weaving as Grace Kathryn Newton as Faith Sarah Michelle Gellar as Ursula Danforth Shawn Hatosy as Titus Danforth Néstor Carbonell as Ignacio El Caido David Cronenberg as Chester Danforth Elijah Wood as the Lawyer Olivia Cheng as Wan Chen Xing Daniel Beirne as Kip Danforth Antony Hall as Wan Cheng FuMore from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K3sNRm8J0w 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1#readyornot2 #samaraweaving #filmanalysis
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | FILM REVIEW (SXSW 2026)
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