Frank J. Avella’s 13 Best Films of 2024
2024 has been a topsy-turvy year in cinema with certain unbelievably overrated movies being lauded by critics. Alas, it's all ...
Tag: I’m Still Here
Oscars 2025: Great Choices/Few Surprises Among the International Feature Oscar Short List 15
The Academy announced short lists in 10 categories today including International Feature. Here are the 15 films that are moving ...
Oscars 2025: Analysis of 81 of the 85 International Feature Oscar Submissions
I’ve been covering the International Feature race since 2020 when I was able to see 87 of the whopping, record-breaking ...
NYFF62: ‘I’m Still Here’ Is a Powerful, Absorbing, Masterful Piece of Cinema
I’ve found this film season to be most fascinating. I’ve been so excited to see certain releases only to be ...
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