A Week to Time Travel | Review

The Vignesh Nadar-directed film "A Week To Time Travel" takes its audience on a reflective trip through time and the human soul. The movie, which is set in the near future, concentrates on Ankit, a common city resident whose life takes an extraordinary turn after he is chosen for the coveted Time Travel program by the mysterious Intellectual Society. Ankit's feelings are torn between excitement and uncertainty since there is...

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A Christmas Alone | Review

It's "A Christmas Alone" Written by Christan van Slyke and Wayne D. Burdette Jr., this story of bereavement and the healing effects of seclusion during the festival season is sincere and realistic. Christine, a character in the story, is a woman who is struggling with the tragic loss of her father. She sets off on a solitary quest to find comfort in her own company in order to escape the...

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Daydream on Monday I Interview |

RSTMPA: Could you elaborate on the role of daydreaming and self-discovery in "Daydreaming on Mondays"? How do these themes contribute to the overall narrative and the protagonist's journey? Frederic Chen: The film is divided into three chapters, each depicting the psychological journey of an anxious girl from seeking acceptance by others to rediscovering self-confidence. The opening scenes use impressionistic cinematography to immerse the audience in the rhythm of the story, allowing...

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ERRECONZERO from alarm to awakening I Interview |

  RSTMPA: Can you tell us about the inspiration behind "ERRECONZERO from alarm to awakening" and what motivated you to embark on this documentary project? Andrea: THE INSPIRATION CAME ALMOST AUTOMATICALLY WHEN, IN ITALY FIRST, AND IN THE WORLD SOON AFTER, WE FOUND OURSELVES FACING THE LOCKDOWN AND ALL THE CONSEQUENCES THAT CAME WITH IT. IN THAT FIRST MOMENT, WHEN OUR PREMIER ON LIVE TV ANNOUNCED TO US THE "I'M STAYING HOME"...

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FREEDUMB I Interview I

RSTMP: The title of your film is a creative play on words. How did you come up with it? John: When I was writing FREEDUMB I wanted to subtly suggest that what we were watching as an audience was a Parallel Universe. The OTHER Earth. The Earth at the halfway point of the time space continuum or better stated, the halfway point of INFINITY.  In this alternate dimension, Artificial Intelligence has...

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Lady Samurai – the final cut | Interview

RSTMP: What inspired you to create a film about the benefits of martial arts and music, and how did you come up with the concept for Lady Samurai? Fay: In the tapestry of my existence, intertwined with the threads of resilience and grace, two pillars have stood steadfast: the harmonies of music and the dance of martial arts. In the depths of life's trials, they have been my guiding lights, illuminating...

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The Pickleball Killer I Written By Jim Carroll I Reviewed By Sucheta Halder

Title: “The Pickleball Killer”  Written by: Jim Carroll Genre: Thriller  Intended Audience: Adults The scene opens in a downtown alley in 1952. We see two homeless Asian women Miyako and Sunny, resting next to a dumpster. This same shabby women, in a later scene, are running as they shield a baby from the angry guards who are running towards them. It is an uncanny turn of events that fate (and flies) bring them to...

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Forest Island I Directed by Ryosuke Handa – Review

“Forest Island”, a short film directed by Ryosuke Handa is set in the times of World War II. It follows a story of a soldier who had escaped from an enemy plane that had broken down and crashes in the Boso Peninsula. A woman, who lives in a cottage nearby, notices this and brings him to his house and takes care of him. After quite a long while of caring, he...

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Gaganachari | Review

‘Gaganachari’ Review | Written by Rohan Bhattacharya The world of Indian cinema has had the privilege of being graced with some excellent documentary films over the years. Works like ‘All That Breathes,’ and ‘Writing with Fire’ have received international acclaim, and are regarded by many critics of cinema as some of the finest documentary films of the decade. Despite the rise and celebration of the documentary genre in the world of...

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Written by Ellie Mae Louise Smith | Reviewed by Barry John Terblanche

Synopsis: Mae, is a 12-year-old girl, who is a very strong Christian. She goes to church twice a week, always volunteering where she can, and always helps others. Her dad, early '40s, James Smith, was once a church-loving child himself - until his mother passed away from cancer when he was just, 12. Leaving him to live with his newfound alcoholic father, who also stopped in his belief after his...

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