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Anything for Fame - Film Poster - Tyler Funk
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“Willing to Do Anything” – An Interview with Tyler Funk, Director of ANYTHING FOR FAME

Anything for Fame Film - Streaming on Paramount+ and the NFB on Wednesday, November 8th.  Link to stream: NFB Full Interview Whether we like it or not, "influencer culture" is…

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November 6, 2023
The Killer Film Review
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The Killer – Film Review

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November 3, 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon Film Review
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Killers of the Flower Moon – Film Review

Killers of the Flower Moon - Film Review Read some reviews HERE YouTube: @PointsOfReview Video Transcript "Killers of the Flower Moon," directed by Martin Scorsese and set for release in…

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October 19, 2023
Evil Does Not Exist Film Review
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Evil Does Not Exist: “Water Always Flows Downhill”

Evil Does Not Exist Film Review After Hamaguchi's success with Drive My Car, including four Oscar nominations and one Oscar win for Best International Feature Film, the expectations for this latest…

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October 16, 2023
Read more about the article International Feature Oscar Contenders from CIFF
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International Feature Oscar Contenders from CIFF

International Feature Oscar Contenders The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has consistently done a commendable job at ensuring local Albertan and Canadian filmmakers have a platform to present their projects.…

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October 3, 2023
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The National Film Board: Shorts at CIFF 2023

Playing at the Calgary International Film Festival I recently had the chance to interview the directors of three short films being screened at CIFF this year. These films were produced…

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September 21, 2023
Read more about the article “A Tonal Mashup”: Director Daniel Sinclair on His Latest Film, “The Breakthrough” Starring Ben Sinclair and Greta Lee
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“A Tonal Mashup”: Director Daniel Sinclair on His Latest Film, “The Breakthrough” Starring Ben Sinclair and Greta Lee

Playing at the Calgary International Film Festival Daniel Sinclair has been working in the industry for some time now, most notably serving as both writer and producer on the wildly…

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September 20, 2023
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“I Want to Tell the Truth”: Director Benjamin Howard on RILEY

Not only has Ben honed his craft in Riley, but the full run-time has also allowed him to explore sexual identity and coming-of-age more completely (and unflinchingly). This raw coming-of-age story is enhanced by Howard's own vulnerabilities and willingness to explore aspects of his personal journey.

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September 19, 2023
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“Willing it Into Existence”: Director Gabriel Kahane on Benji’s Hour

World Premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival While the name Gabriel Kahane might not be one that you are familiar with now, with the release of his first feature…

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September 18, 2023
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Top 5 Must-Watch Films at CIFF (Calgary International Film Festival)

Top 5 Must-Watch Films at CIFF (Calgary International Film Festival) Link to all CIFF films: HERE 5. Evil Does Not Exist Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village,…

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September 12, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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🎥 Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K3sNRm8J0w
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | FILM REVIEW (SXSW 2026)
What are the best movies from 2025?While this list is, in no way, absolute, here are some of the best films from this year. From The Mastermind through One Battle After Another, all the way to Sentimental Value and Sinners, I hope there is something for everyone.Check Out More: https://pointsofreviews.com/
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c
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Black Bag
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Starring Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan, and Regé-Jean Page
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du0Xp8WX_7IBring Her Back
Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Jonah Wren Phillips
My Review: https://youtu.be/1JzdNdqJYZkBlue Moon
Directed by Richard Linklater
Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lIBunny
Directed by Ben Jacobson
Starring Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Liza Colby, Henry Czerny, and Richard Price
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU7-TlJjvKMBugonia
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone
My Review: https://youtu.be/Rgv4nTVsy7cDie, My Love
Directed by Lynne Ramsay
Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson
My Review: https://youtu.be/TvJ4Ago2dvYFriendship
Directed by Andrew DeYoung
Starring Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Meredith Garretson
My Review: https://youtu.be/8piaEUxZwR8Hamnet
Directed by Chloé Zhao
Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, and Jacobi Jupe
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9FrQd8YEFcHallow Road
Directed by Babak Anvari
Starring Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, and Megan McDonnell
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXGL49DpjJoIf I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Directed by Mary Bronstein
Starring Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien, ASAP Rocky, and Christian Slater
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQIt Was Just an Accident
Directed by Jafar Panahi
Starring Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, and Ebrahim Azizi
My Review: https://youtu.be/YMKW79IG4YkMarty Supreme
Directed by Josh Safdie
Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator, and Odessa A’zion
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9gSuKaKcqMNo Other Choice
Directed by Park Chan-wook
Starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, and Park Hee-soon
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njVI3uhuHNANouvelle Vague
Directed by Richard Linklater
Starring Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, and Aubry Dullin
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UufRzKVFsegOne Battle After Another
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFdemA5IZFYThe Mastermind
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
Starring Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann, and Bill Camp
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWokrf6yeEUThe Perfect Neighbor
Directed by Geeta Gandbhir
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMStPXclxSEPredators
Directed by David Osit
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fx52wd1QYISorry, Baby
Directed by Eva Victor
Starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges
My Review: https://youtu.be/6cSh5DUkQp0The Secret Agent
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho
Starring Wagner Moura, Udo Kier, and Maria Fernanda Cândido
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEcSentimental Value
Directed by Joachim Trier
Starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5YrwSirat
Directed by Oliver Laxe
Starring Sergi López, Bruno Núñez Arjona, and Jade Oukid
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70Sinners
Directed by Ryan Coogler
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo
My Review: https://youtu.be/DXmg5GMW-BUTogether
Directed by Michael Shanks
Starring Alison Brie, Dave Franco, and Damon Herriman
My Review: https://youtu.be/REKowpAOtusTrain Dreams
Directed by Clint Bentley
Starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdkHn4zY4QTimestamps:
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22 04:31
21 05:43
20 07:04
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17 10:57
16 12:23
15 13:37
14 14:53
13 16:27
12 17:51
11 19:04
10 20:16
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7 24:02
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5 26:53
4 28:12
3 29:39
2 31:13
1 32:36#filmrecommendations #indiemovies #2025
The 25 Best Films of 2025
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