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Read more about the article EDEN Movie Review | A Very Strong Ron Howard Film
Film Reviews / Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

EDEN Movie Review | A Very Strong Ron Howard Film

Eden is the latest film from legendary American director Ron Howard, and honestly, it’s one of his better projects...

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October 28, 2024
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Interviews / Lists / Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)

MONGRELS as an Exploration of Identity and Belonging | A Conversation with Director Jerome Yoo

MONGRELS as an Exploration of Identity and Belonging | A Conversation with Director Jerome Yoo Mongrels is the feature film debut from Korean-Canadian director Jerome Yoo, premiering at the 2024…

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September 26, 2024
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Lists / Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)

10 Most-Anticipated Films Playing at VIFF 2024 (Vancouver International Film Festival)

From Emilia Perez to Anora, VIFF 2024 is bringing some of the largest films of the year to Vancouver

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September 26, 2024
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Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) / Film Reviews / Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) / Videos

FLOW – This is What Beautiful Animated Storytelling Looks Like

This project comes from Latvian director, animator, and composer Gints Zilbalodis and follows our protagonist "Cat", as they battle against nature and their own desire for independence...

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September 25, 2024
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Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival

Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival Before the Canadian premiere of The Thicket at the 25th annual Calgary International…

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September 20, 2024
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5 Must-Watch Canadian Movies at CIFF 2024 | Calgary International Film Festival

5 Must-Watch Canadian Movies at CIFF 2024 Canadian Movies at CIFF 2024 | The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is an underrated gem in the film festival circuit, known for…

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September 19, 2024
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TOP 10 Most Anticipated Films at CIFF 2024 | Calgary International Film Festival

TOP 10 Most Anticipated Films at CIFF 2024 | Calgary International Film Festival CIFF 2024 | The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is an underrated gem in the film festival…

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September 18, 2024
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Best Films from TIFF 2024 | Toronto International Film Festival

Best Films from TIFF 2024 | Toronto International Film Festival The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival has officially wrapped, and I’m excited to share my picks for the best films…

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The Life of Chuck – A Crowd Pleaser at TIFF

THE LIFE OF CHUCK - A Crowd Pleaser at TIFF The Life of Chuck was the audience award winner at the Toronto International Film Festival, and I can’t say I’m…

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September 15, 2024
Read more about the article QUEER Is Not Just an Adaptation – It Is a Continuation of the Life of William Burroughs
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QUEER Is Not Just an Adaptation – It Is a Continuation of the Life of William Burroughs

QUEER Is Not Just an Adaptation – It Is a Continuation of the Life of William Burroughs Queer is the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, and while it’s not going…

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September 10, 2024
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The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is here, and there are a number of anticipated projects making their world premieres. Of course, this Top 10 list is only a snapshot of some of the best films playing at Cannes this year. For a full list of films, you can check out: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/press/press-releases/the-films-of-the-official-selection-2025/ 🎥 More from Points of Review: 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com 📹 Top Films from Sundance 2025: https://youtu.be/m5e5QL0lupA 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview All films mentioned in this video (sorted alphabetically): Alpha (Directed by Julia Ducournau) Starring: Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield Release Date: August 20, 2025 (France) Die, My Love (Directed by Lynne Ramsay) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Nick Nolte, LaKeith Stanfield, Naomi Ackie Die My Love Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf1OVw-zUxM Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from distributor "193" Eddington (Directed by Ari Aster) Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes Release Date: July 18, 2025 Eddington Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIpxO4KRV98 Eleanor the Great (Directed by Scarlett Johansson) Starring: June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Michael Zegen Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from TriStar Pictures and Sony Pictures Classic Eleanor the Great Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozsNcDD2bAk Highest 2 Lowest (Directed by Spike Lee) Starring: Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera Release Date: In theatres August 22, 2025, and on Apple TV+ September 5 Highest 2 Lowest Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cgw8aOJBw Honey Don’t! (Directed by Ethan Coen) Starring: Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Charlie Day Release Date: August 22, 2025 Honey Don’t! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzr6pHIZAI0& It Was Just an Accident (Directed by Jafar Panahi) Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi Release Date: September 10, 2025 (France) Nouvelle Vague (Directed by Richard Linklater) Starring: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin, Alix Bénézech, Paolo Luka-Noé Release Date: October 8, 2025 (France) Orwell: 2+2 = 5 (Directed by Raoul Peck) Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from NEON Sentimental Value (Directed by Joachim Trier) Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Herbert Nordrum Release Date: TBD, late 2025 The Chronology of Water (Directed by Kristen Stewart) Starring: Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge Release Date: TBD, late 2025 The History of Sound (Directed by Oliver Hermanus) Starring: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Peter Mark Kendall, Molly Price, Chris Cooper Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from Mubi, Focus Features, and Universal Pictures The Mastermind (Directed by Kelly Reichardt) Starring: Josh O’Connor, Gaby Hoffmann, John Magaro, Hope Davis Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from Mubi The Phoenician Scheme (Directed by Wes Anderson) Starring: Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera (and others) Release Date: May 30, 2025 The Phoenician Scheme Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEuMnPl2WI4& The Young Mothers Home (Directed by Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne) Starring: India Hair, Fabrizio Rongione, Selma Alaoui, Elsa Houben, Claire Boden Release Date: TBD, late 2025 The Young Mothers Home Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y715InfXu4E Urchin (Directed by Harris Dickinson) Starring: Frank Dillane, Amr Waked, Murat Erkek, Megan Northam Release Date: TBD, late 2025 Urchin Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gR6EYNyqhk 00:00 Introduction to Cannes 2025 00:45 Honourable Mentions 03:44 10. 05:27 9. 07:20 8. 09:13 7. 10:56 6. 12:45 5. 14:51 4. 17:09 3. 18:26 2. 20:22 1. 22:05 Subscribe (please) #cannes #cannes2025 #movierecommendations
The TOP 10 FILMS Playing at CANNES 2025
SINNERS stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers Elijah and Elias Moore, who return to their hometown in 1930s Mississippi with hopes of starting over, only to confront a haunting supernatural evil rooted in the land, their bloodline, and their past. Directed by Ryan Coogler from his first original screenplay, Sinners blends period drama, vampire horror, musical set pieces, and explosive action into one of the most ambitious studio films in recent memory. Shot on IMAX film by Autumn Durald Arkapaw and featuring a stunning original score by Ludwig Göransson, the film features a breakout supporting performance from Miles Caton and a showstopping juke joint sequence already being called the best scene of the year. The cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo. Sinners premiered on April 3, 2025, and was released theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 18. It has grossed over $70 million worldwide and is the highest-grossing original film since Us (2019). 🎬 Sinners Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYb8Wp9ooY0 🌐 More Reviews and Features: https://www.pointsofreviews.com 🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1
SINNERS Film Review (The Music, Stories, and Cinematography)
ASH stars Eiza González as Riya, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a distant planet, discovering her space station crew has been mysteriously killed. Haunted by fragmented memories and nightmarish visions, Riya struggles to piece together what happened, unsure if she can trust Brion (Aaron Paul), the rescuer responding to her station's distress signal. ASH is directed by Flying Lotus from a screenplay by Jonni Remmler, blending science fiction, horror, and thriller elements into a film that, unfortunately, emphasizes style over substance. The cast includes Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale, and Flying Lotus himself. ASH was released in theatres on March 21, 2025, and will be available to stream on Shudder later this year. ASH Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvp2EYCXYwU 🌐 Check out more reviews and articles: https://www.pointsofreviews.com🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #ashmovie #filmreview #eizagonzalez #aaronpaul
ASH Film Review: Sci-Fi Style Over Substance
TOGETHER stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple struggling to adjust to their new lives after moving to the countryside. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. Together made its debut at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and instantly became one of the most talked-about titles, igniting a bidding war that ended with Neon obtaining the distribution rights for an impressive $17 million – one of the biggest Sundance deals on record. With A24 also vying for the film, it’s clear that anticipation for its theatrical run is high, especially as it’s scheduled for release on August 1st, 2025. Together Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb9tln--Ajs Director: Michael Shanks Producers: Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Mike Cowap, Andrew Mittman, Erik Feig, Max Silva Screenwriter: Michael Shanks Principal Cast: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman 🌐 Written Review of Together: https://pointsofreviews.com/together-film-review-dave-franco-allison-brie/ 🎥 Top Films of 2025: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #together #moviereview #alisonbrie
TOGETHER Film Review (Starring Dave Franco & Alison Brie)
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