“Carmen”, after Carmen Amaya. Tablao de Carmen was conceived as a tribute to the famous flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya (Barcelona 1918 – Begur 1963). Carmen was a friend of the tablao’s founding family Tablao de Carmen was conceived as a tribute to the famous flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya (Barcelona 1918…

The Mathematician’s Redemption: A Tale of Education and Friendship
“Genius Mathematician” (Isanghan naraui suhakja) is a 2022 drama film with a 7.8 rating on KinoPoisk and a 6.70 rating on IMDb. It stars Choi Min-sik, whom you may recognize from films like “Oldboy” and “I Saw the Devil.” The main character is a brilliant mathematician from North Korea who…

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“Les Olympiades, Paris 13e,” also known as “Paris, 13th District,” is a tragicomedy directed by Jacques Audiard, a three-time Cannes award winner known for the gritty crime saga “A Prophet” and the western “The Sisters Brothers.” He also co-wrote the screenplay for “The Professional” with Jean-Paul Belmondo alongside his father,…

They Cloned Tyrone – The Resurrection of Fontaine: A Darkly Comedic Sci-Fi Satire
This is a science-fiction satire from Netflix directed by debut filmmaker Juel Taylor, known for “Creed II” and “Space Jam.” The film stars Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, and Teyonah Parris. Fontaine (Boyega) is a drug dealer in an African American neighborhood, facing various problems: rivals encroach on his territory, his…

God Is a Bullet – Descent into Darkness: A Thriller of Faith and Desperation
The director of this dark thriller is Nick Cassavetes, known for “The Notebook,” “Blow,” and “Alpha Dog.” The main roles are played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Maika Monroe, and Jamie Foxx. On Christmas Eve, the daughter of a devout police officer, Bob Hightower, is abducted by a gang of Satanists. After…

Barcelona’s Nightmare: The Engineer’s Survival
Five years later, Netflix decided to expand on the success of the horror film with Sandra Bullock by exploring the Bird Box universe in different countries. The Spanish version was brought to life by the Pastor brothers, David and Alex, known for their suspenseful films “Carriers,” “The Last Days,” and…

Daliland: A Surreal Journey into Salvador Dali’s Mind
This is about the work of Canadian director Mary Harron, known for the cult classic “American Psycho.” The idea for the film about the scandalous artist arose in her mind seven years ago. The lead roles are played by Ben Kingsley and Ezra Miller (portraying a young Salvador Dali). The…

The Rise of Beastbots: A Nostalgic Transformers Adventure
The seventh installment in the Transformers film series, “Rise of the Beast,” directed by Steven Caple Jr. (“Creed II”), serves as both a continuation of “Bumblebee” (2018) and the start of a new trilogy within the Transformers universe. It’s a reboot and expansion of the Transformers story, paying homage to…

Unveiling Secrets: A Hilarious Journey into Relationship Therapy
It’s a great reason to take a walk to the cinema. Starting from July 27, the company Pro:glance releases a new cool comedy “What Strangers Talk About” in Russian theaters. The story revolves around three couples who visit the same psychologist, and one day he decides to organize an unusual…

A Retro-Futuristic Film by Wes Anderson: A Stellar Cast and an Unconventional Story
Wes Anderson’s Retro-Futuristic Film: A Stellar Cast and His Signature Style Wes Anderson’s latest film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Margot Robbie, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Jeff Goldblum, Tony Revolori, Jason Schwartzman, Maya Hawke, Steve Park, Sofia Lillis, Rupert Friend, and Liev Schreiber….