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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)
O'DESSA is a post-apocalyptic rock opera written and directed by Geremy Jasper. It follows O’Dessa (Sadie Sink, of “Stranger Things” fame), a young farm girl navigating a perilous future wasteland on a mission to reclaim her father’s guitar. Her quest leads her to Satylyte City, a neon-filled metropolis where she encounters her true love, Euri Dervish (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). To save Euri, O’Dessa has to use the power of music and face the ultimate test of destiny On the surface, O'DESSA feels cheesy and full of familiar tropes. However, there is a very real message on the entertainment industry, the plight of the independent musician, and our societal fixation on superficial beauty. 🌐 Written Review of O'Dessa: https://pointsofreviews.com/odessa-film-review-sadie-sink/ 🎥 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 Director: Geremy Jasper Cast: Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, Regina Hall, Pokey LaFarge Music: Geremy Jasper & Jason Binnick O'Dessa had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 8th. O'Dessa is being distributed by Searchlight Pictures and Hulu. It will be available to watch on Hulu on March 20th, 2025. #odessa #sadiesink #moviereview
O'DESSA - Film Review (Streaming on Hulu)
MICKEY 17 is the latest film from director BONG JOON-HO and stars ROBERT PATTINSON as "Mickey Barnes". Despite its release being pushed back almost a full calendar year, it is now available to watch in theatres. Mickey 17 follows a man who joins a space colony as an "Expendable", a disposable worker who gets cloned every time he dies for research purposes. Outside of Robert Pattinson, the cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Mickey 17 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osYpGSz_0i4 🌐 More on the Website: https://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 #mickey17 #bongjoonho #moviereview
MICKEY 17 Film Review | Was it Worth the Wait?
In DEATH OF A UNICORN, a father (PAUL RUDD) and daughter (JENNA ORTEGA) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties. Death of a Unicorn had its world premiere at The Paramount Theatre as part of the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, with over a thousand people lined up for blocks around the theatre. In this review, we'll talk about the performances (Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant), the cinematography (Larry Fong), and of course, the direction from first-time feature director, Alex Scharfman. Death of a Unicorn Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cMIarrxLGs 🌐 Written Review of Death of a Unicorn the Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/death-of-a-unicorn-film-review/ 🎥 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 00:00 Intro to the Film 00:29 What is Death of a Unicorn About? 01:06 The World Premiere of Death of a Unicorn 01:29 Will Poulter and the Comedy 02:22 Critique of the Pharmaceutical Industry (Sackler Family) 03:23 The Cinematography of Death of a Unicorn 03:51 The Design of the Unicorns 04:25 Should You Watch The Death of a Unicorn? 05:15 Subscribe #deathofaunicorn #a24 #jennaortega #paulrudd
DEATH OF A UNICORN - Film Review (SXSW 2025)
Each year, the SXSW Film & TV Festival delivers a lineup that spans genres, tones, and styles, offering everything from bold directorial debuts to established voices pushing their craft in unexpected directions. The 2025 festival was no different, serving as a reminder of why this event remains a launchpad for some of the year’s most memorable films. 🌐 Check Out More on the Website: https://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 Films mentioned in the video (in alphabetical order): BUNNY Short Synopsis: Bunny is a hustler out on a job when things go sideways and he’s thrown into a fight for his life. With the help of his best friend Dino, this fight kicks off one hot, endless, New York summer day spent scheming with the neighbors of their East Village tenement building to try — and repeatedly fail — to hide a dead body. Did I say body? I meant bodies. The cops keep sniffing around, the downstairs neighbors want to party, an Airbnb guest longs for love, an estranged father resurfaces, and Bunny just wants to make it through the night. Director: Ben Jacobson Cast: Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Liza Colby, Tony Drazan, Linda Rong Mei Chen, Genevieve FRIENDSHIP Short Synopsis: Suburban dad Craig has his life turned upside down by the arrival of a new neighbor. As Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend spiral out of control, their blossoming relationship threatens to ruin both of their lives. Director: Andrew DeYoung Cast: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer HALLOW ROAD Short Synopsis: Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter, who has just accidentally hit a pedestrian. They jump in their car, racing to get there before anyone else stumbles across the scene. As they head deeper into the night, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart as they soon realize they might not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road. Director: Babak Anvari Cast: Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, Megan McDonnell NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE Short Synopsis: When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. Blah blah blah blah blah. Director: Matt Johnson Cast: Jay McCarrol, Matt Johnson SATISFACTION Short Synopsis: Set against the stunning Greek isles, Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that unravels the fragile bond between British composers Lola and Philip. Their relationship lingers in silence as Lola struggles to reclaim her voice. Weaving between their present-day trip to a remote Greek island and the start of their romance at a London music school, the film slowly reveals an unspoken rift. Director: Alex Burunova Cast: Emma Laird, Fionn Whitehead, Zar Amir, Adwoa Aboah THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR Short Synopsis: In June 2023, Ajike Owens, a vibrant young Black mother of four and family friend, was shot and killed by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz. The conflict that ignited this tragic event was a neighborhood dispute over children playing in a nearby field. Heartbroken, I embarked on a film project to unravel the chilling escalation from a minor disagreement to a devastating murder. "The Perfect Neighbor" is a powerful and unsettling exploration, weaving together detective interviews, police body cam footage, and witness testimonies. Director: Geeta Gandbhir THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING Short synopsis: Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. Director: Andrew Patterson Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell, Jake Horowitz, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Bruce Davis, Cole Sprouse TOGETHER Short Synopsis: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. Director: Michael Shanks Cast: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman 00:00 Intro to the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival 00:39 Honourable Mentions 02:49 5. 04:19 4. 06:25 3. 08:57 2. 11:14 1. 14:40 Subscribe #sxsw2025 #filmreview #filmrecommendations
Top 5 Films at SXSW 2025
The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival is almost here, so it's time to run through some of the "must-watch" films from this year's festival. This list only looks at world premieres, but many other great projects at SXSW have already played at festivals like Sundance and TIFF - so be sure to check those out as well. 🌐 Check Out More on the Website: 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 Films Mentioned in this Video (alphabetical order): * Ash - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206995 Director: Flying Lotus Screenwriters: Jonni Remmler, Flying Lotus Cast: Eiza González, Aaron Paul * Death of a Unicorn - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206980 Director: Alex Scharfman Screenwriters: Alex Scharfman, Emily Glassman Cast: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter * Drop - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206982 Director: Christopher Landon Screenwriters: Jillian Jacobs, Christopher Jacobs Cast: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar * Hallow Road - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2205981 Director: Babak Anvari Screenwriter: Babak Anvari Cast: Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys * Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206297 Director: Matt Johnson Screenwriters: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol Cast: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol * O’Dessa - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206319 Director: Geremy Jasper Screenwriter: Geremy Jasper Cast: Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Regina Hall, Mark Boone Junior * Slanted - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206344 Director: Amy Wang Screenwriter: Amy Wang Cast: Shirley Chen, McKenna Grace, Vivian Wu, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Amelie Zilber, Fang Du, Elaine Hendrix, R. Keith Harris * The Astronaut - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206329 Director: Jess Varley Screenwriter: Jess Varley Cast: Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Luna, Ivana Milicevic, Macy Gray * The Dutchman - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206323 Director: Andre Gaines Screenwriters: Andre Gaines, Qasim Basir Cast: André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, Lauren E. Banks * The Rivals of Amziah King - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206374 Director: Andrew Patterson Screenwriter: James Montague Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell, Jake Horowitz, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Bruce Davis, Cole Sprouse Flying Lotus Music Video with David Lynch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTrTtzTQrv0 00:00 SXSW 2025 00:26 10 01:27 9 02:47 8 04:22 7 05:42 6 07:04 5 08:22 4 09:42 3 10:47 2 12:50 1 14:34 Subscribe #sxsw #sxsw2025 #filmfestival
Top 10 Films to Watch at SXSW 2025
I'M STILL HERE stars Fernanda Torres, with a career-defining performance as Eunice Paiva. I'm Still Here is directed by Walter Salles from a screenplay by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's 2015 memoir. It follows Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva, a mother and activist coping with the forced disappearance of her husband, the dissident politician Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello), during the military dictatorship in Brazil. I'm Still Here has been nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Torres, Best International Feature, and Best Picture. 🇧🇷 I'm Still Here Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDunV808Yf4 🍿 Full List of Academy Award Nominees: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025 🌐 Check Out More on the Website: www.pointsofreviews.com 🔮 Early Predictions and Oscar Snubs: https://youtu.be/Oqw9exdKELE 🎥 Top Films of 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 #imstillhere #fernandatorres #bestpicture
I'M STILL HERE - Film Review (Starring Fernanda Torres)
The Assessment is a sci-fi film from Fleur Fortune, marking her directorial debut. The film stars Himesh Patel and Elizabeth Olsen alongside a truly brilliant Alicia Vikander. The Assessment is set in the near future where parenthood is strictly controlled, a couple's seven-day assessment for the right to have a child unravels into a psychological nightmare. The Assessment Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYmELiSalx0 Learn More About the Film: http://theassessmentmovie.com/ 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my review of The Monkey: https://youtu.be/rQTLQ2TFC_U 📽️ Top Films of 2025 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, Himesh Patel, Charlotte Ritchie, and Minnie Driver Directed by Fleur Fortuné Cinematography by Magnus Nordenhof Jønck Production Design by Jan Houllevigueigue Costuming by Sarah Blenkinsop Colour Grading by Sofie Friis Borup and Jonas Damm #theassessment #fleurfortune #moviereview
THE ASSESSMENT - Film Review (Starring Alicia Vikander)
The 2025 Academy Awards are here. From the innovative cinematography of Nickel Boys to the visual effects of Dune: Part Two and the feminist body horror of The Substance, there are many deserving films at this year's ceremony. If you love Oscars talk, film analysis, and in-depth movie breakdowns, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. Comment below with your personal ranking – who will take home the honour? Best Picture Films Reviewed on this Channel: A Complete Unknown: https://youtu.be/RdEbKyu_fcI Dune: Part Two: https://youtu.be/x1Z9NsLUePE Emilia Perez: https://youtu.be/_IsTVr1rws8 Nickel Boys: https://youtu.be/XPHQ4xqTNdo The Substance: https://youtu.be/_RWlf61oZe4 2025 Best Picture Nominees (in alphabetical order): * A Complete Unknown * Anora * Conclave * Dune: Part Two * Emilia Perez * I’m Still Here * Nickel Boys * The Brutalist * The Substance * Wicked 🍿 Full List of Academy Award Nominees: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025 🌐 Check Out More on the Website: www.pointsofreviews.com 🔮 Early Predictions and Oscar Snubs: https://youtu.be/Oqw9exdKELE 🎥 Top Films of 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn 🔔 Subscribe to Points of Review: https://www.youtube.com/@PointsofReview?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Best Picture Nominees 00:26 10 01:50 9 03:28 8 05:01 7 06:22 6 07:48 5 09:17 4 10:34 3 12:05 2 13:26 1 #oscars #bestpicture #filmawards
Every Best Picture Nominee Ranked | Oscars 2025
THE MONKEY is the latest horror film from Osgood Perkins, the director of LONGLEGS. It stars Theo James and Christian Convery, with supporting performances from Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Oz Perkins himself. In THE MONKEY, Perkins demonstrates his ability to weave comedy and horror together, cementing himself as one of the leaders of genre filmmaking. If you're a fan of horror-comedies, this is a must-watch in theatres. 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my review of Longlegs: https://youtu.be/5nTWOSlLgBs 📽️ Top Films of 2025 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 The Monkey Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=husMGbXEIho #themonkey #filmreview #themonkeymovie
THE MONKEY Film Review - It's Not What You Expect
OMAHA is one of the best films to emerge from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Led by an incredible John Magaro, Omaha explores familial grief as a father and his two children journey from Utah to Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha is directed by Cole Webley and written by Robert Machoian. Omaha also stars Molly Belle Wright and Wyatt Solis, with a supporting performance from Talia Balsam. 🔗 Explore More: 🌐 Visit my website for more reviews and festival coverage: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 📽 Watch my reviews from Sundance: 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 Currently, there is no official Omaha Trailer, but this will be added upon its release. #omahamovie #sundance #indiefilm
OMAHA - Sundance Film Review
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