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"The Secret of the Grain": Couscous, The French "Eat Drink Man Woman"

"The Secret of the Grain" is a fascinating film that made waves at the Venice Film Festival last year, sparking intense debate among the judges. It ultimately shared the Jury Grand Prize with "I'm Not There," though "Lust, Caution" emerged as the ultimate winner. Despite its acclaim, the film’s title leaves some viewers puzzled, as the plot summary doesn’t fully reveal its underlying concept. At its core, "The Secret of the Grain" refers to couscous, a dish made from grains, often enhanced with

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"The Secret of the Grain": Couscous, The French "Eat Drink Man Woman"

"I, Daniel Blake": Set Sail! The Ship of Life

The 2016 Cannes Film Festival awards sparked considerable controversy. The heavily favoured "Toni Erdmann" left empty-handed. Meanwhile, veteran director Ken Loach won his second Palme d'Or with "I, Daniel Blake," although it received a tepid response from the public. The Grand Prix went to "It's Only the End of the World," despite widespread critical panning. However, what surprised me most was "I, Daniel Blake," a story about an elderly man brought down by a "coconut." I initially dismissed it

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"I, Daniel Blake": Set Sail! The Ship of Life

"And Your Bird Can Sing": Youth and Summer Will Pass, and They Know It

"And Your Bird Can Sing" is a song by The Beatles. You might have heard it before. However, the film of the same name never actually features the protagonist singing this tune. Borrowing its title from the song, "And Your Bird Can Sing" brings to mind other works like The Beatles' "Golden Slumbers," Bob Dylan’s "The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God," and even "Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue," starring Shizuka Ishibashi. Once again, Shizuka Ishibashi shines brightly in t

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"And Your Bird Can Sing": Youth and Summer Will Pass, and They Know It

Analysis of the Four Dreams in Bergman's "Wild Strawberries"

"Images: My Life in Film" is a memoir-style anthology by the Swedish master Ingmar Bergman, offering a self-reflective analysis of his life and personal interpretations of his film works. The first article focuses on Bergman's autobiographical psychological film "Wild Strawberries." This film is renowned for its exquisite use of light and shadow, a technical feat that continues to captivate audiences even in our 21st-century digital age, allowing us to feel the texture of black-and-white film. M

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Analysis of the Four Dreams in Bergman's "Wild Strawberries"

Three Appointments by Éric Rohmer

Imagine the year 1955, when Gabriel García Márquez arrived in post-war Paris. The city wasn't in ruins but rather filled with people kissing in the streets, with slogans like "The power of imagination" and "Beneath the pavement lies the beach" scrawled on the walls. He wrote: These were the dark days of the Algerian war. Amid the nostalgic accordion music on the street corners and the smell of chestnuts roasting in braziers, repression lingered like an insatiable specter. Yet, couples kissed eve

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Thelma: A 95-Year-Old Leading Lady Takes Center Stage

In a career of over seventy years, June Squibb, now 95, stars in her first leading role in "Thelma (2024)." Born on November 6, 1929, in Vandalia, Illinois, Squibb's journey began on the stage, much like many great actors of her generation. She joined various local theater groups at 19. She gradually made her mark on Broadway, laying a solid foundation for her film and television career. Squibb's breakthrough in film came in the early 1990s, with several supporting roles earning her broader indu

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Thelma: A 95-Year-Old Leading Lady Takes Center Stage

"Trilogy: The Weeping Meadow": The Helpless Sorrow of Theodoros Angelopoulos

“Trilogy: The Weeping Meadow” feels underwhelming, especially when compared to “The Travelling Players.” The Story is Weak Some critics argue that “Trilogy: The Weeping Meadow” fails to create well-developed characters. However, the film maintains a consistent core narrative, inspired by Sophocles’ ancient Greek trilogy “Oresteia.” The story of Orestes seeking revenge for his father by killing his mother and her lover is clearly presented, with the characters' fates and historical events intertw

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"Trilogy: The Weeping Meadow": The Helpless Sorrow of Theodoros Angelopoulos

"All the Long Nights": Crafting the Story of the Everyday Hero

"All the Long Nights" opens with a monologue from the female lead, Misa, who sits alone at a bus stop in the rain, grappling with severe PMS. After a recent, intense conflict at work, she finds herself overwhelmed by her physical discomfort, emotional turmoil, and challenging new circumstances. In her twenties, she feels lost, confused, and in pain. Instead of lingering on this moment, the story quickly jumps forward five years. We find Misa now wearing a work uniform, walking down a quiet alley

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"All the Long Nights": Crafting the Story of the Everyday Hero

Is "The Acolyte" Really That Bad?

Disney+'s "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte" are now available online. While a second season has not yet been confirmed, the unresolved plot and director Leslye Headland’s comments suggest that the series will likely continue if Disney is pleased with the current viewership numbers. Traces of Martial Arts Works Before "The Acolyte" was released, Leslye Headland mentioned that the series would include elements paying tribute to King Hu’s “Come Drink with Me” and “A Touch of Zen”, as well as several

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"Three Colors: Red": An Affirmation and Anticipation of Love

Krzysztof Kieślowski once said, "The closest thing to the spirit of humanity is love. And perhaps we are all loving because generosity always shows in our gaze..." The film “Red” from the Three Colors Trilogy captures this theme of love. Unlike Blue, which extensively used blue filters, Red does not rely on a dominant color scheme, yet it is infused with red throughout. The characters in Red are entangled in complex and inescapable conflicts, creating a sense of coldness and isolation. Neverthel

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"Three Colors: Red": An Affirmation and Anticipation of Love

"The Double Life of Veronique": Rational Sensibility

From the outset of “The Double Life of Veronique”, where the narrative diverges from the traditional plot, we catch a glimpse of the mysticism expressed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. The film is steeped in an inexplicable sense of fatalism and irrational mysticism. Many scenes in the film are bathed in a golden hue, a tone now common in French cinema. Films like “Amélie” and “A Very Long Engagement” also use golden filters to evoke a French sense of mystery. Kieślowski explained the necessity of this

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"The Double Life of Veronique": Rational Sensibility

Eddie Murphy's Return: Can Axel F Still Bring the Heat?

In 1984, “Beverly Hills Cop” made its mark with a unique opening: a silent montage displaying the names of the director, producer, and star against the backdrop of Detroit's industrial skyline, with the title "Beverly Hills Cop" in white. Suddenly, a bold red "Cop" appears, and the iconic saxophone theme kicks in, a tune that would become one of the most recognizable in action movie history. Forty years later, Eddie Murphy returns in Netflix's “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024). Can this revival

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Eddie Murphy's Return: Can Axel F Still Bring the Heat?

"Hit Man": This Killer is Far from Ordinary

With the bluntly straightforward title, "Hit Man" (2024) immediately distinguishes itself from the endless stream of mediocre content flooding streaming platforms. Bearing the hallmarks of Richard Linklater, who helmed the romantic classics "Before Sunrise" (1995), "Before Sunset" (2004), and "Before Midnight" (2013), as well as the decade-spanning coming-of-age epic "Boyhood" (2014), this film is far from a conventional Hollywood genre piece. Linklater, a fiercely independent filmmaker with a d

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"Hit Man": This Killer is Far from Ordinary

Unscripted Brilliance: Florence Pugh’s Path to Hollywood

You might be surprised that Florence Pugh is not a trained actress. Despite this, she has become one of the most recognized British actresses born in the mid-90s. Florence's journey into acting perfectly illustrates the importance of conviction in the craft. It's about hard work and raw talent. At 17, she landed her first role in "The Falling" (2014) thanks to an audition tape her mother helped record. On set, Florence wanted to watch the playback on the monitors, but director Carol Morley stopp

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Unscripted Brilliance: Florence Pugh’s Path to Hollywood

Deadpool: He Once Had a Love Story

After watching Deadpool & Wolverine, I felt compelled to revisit the extraordinary superhero that is Deadpool. From X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009, to the CG short in 2012, and finally the acclaimed first film in 2016, Deadpool has had a tumultuous journey. As superhero films become increasingly formulaic, Deadpool stands out with its unique expression and core. Before becoming Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds starred in Blade: Trinity. Despite playing multiple comic book characters, Reynolds' best fit

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Comunicador Audiovisual de la UNMSM. Soy miembro del jurado de esta plataforma, redacto para Mano Alzada y formo parte de la Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (APRECI). Participé como responsable de fotografía en cortometrajes como "Gone With Dina" (2023) y "La Infancia de Antonio" (2024). Además, formé parte del Festival de Cine de Lima (FCL PUCP) como miembro de prensa y del Festival de Cine de Huánuco (FENACI) como jurado en la categoría Largomentraje En Estreno. Instagram @fedr.andrs

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"I, Daniel Blake": Set Sail! The Ship of Life

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"All the Long Nights": Crafting the Story of the Everyday Hero

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