Blak Cinephile (Anthony)
@blakcinephile.bsky.social
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One of the most thrilling films to come out of @fantasiafestival.com, check out my review of The McManus Brothers’ “Redux Redux”. #Fantasia2025 #FantasiaFestival #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1ix
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Last month, @criterion.bsky.social released a new 4K & Blu-ray edition of Jacques Audiard’s READ MY LIPS.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to explore the Blu-ray edition and offers his thoughts on it here. #CriterionCollection
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to explore the Blu-ray edition and offers his thoughts on it here. #CriterionCollection
One of Jacques Audiard’s early hits, the unique romantic thriller “Read My Lips”, comes home to Blu-Ray, courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
Read My Lips, Sur mes lèvres, Jacques Audiard, Tonino Benacquista, Vincent Cassel, Emmanuelle Devos, The Criterion Collection, crime, romance, home release,
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October 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Last month, @criterion.bsky.social released a new 4K & Blu-ray edition of Jacques Audiard’s READ MY LIPS.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to explore the Blu-ray edition and offers his thoughts on it here. #CriterionCollection
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to explore the Blu-ray edition and offers his thoughts on it here. #CriterionCollection
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James Sweeney's dramedy TWINLESS released into theaters on September 5th.
While it's still screening, EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores a film he calls, "... one of the most original dark dramedies in recent memory." #Twinless
While it's still screening, EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores a film he calls, "... one of the most original dark dramedies in recent memory." #Twinless
James Sweeney carries double duty of filmmaker/actor in “Twinless”, one of the most provocatively original dramedies in recent years.
Twinless, James Sweeney, Dylan O’Brien, Lauren Graham, Aisling Franciosi, Chris Perfetti, Tasha Smith, comedy, drama, Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate,
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September 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
James Sweeney's dramedy TWINLESS released into theaters on September 5th.
While it's still screening, EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores a film he calls, "... one of the most original dark dramedies in recent memory." #Twinless
While it's still screening, EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores a film he calls, "... one of the most original dark dramedies in recent memory." #Twinless
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Mid-September, on day 258 of this year, I have 340 edited files saved in my 2025 folder!
Phew! We have a busy crew who do it all for the love of film.
If you think nothing good has come out this year, you haven’t checked with us. 😉
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Phew! We have a busy crew who do it all for the love of film.
If you think nothing good has come out this year, you haven’t checked with us. 😉
#FilmSky #MovieSky
Elements of Madness
Prisoner of War, Scott Adkins, interview, EoM Presents, acting, writing, Louis Mandylor, Thomas Manning, Well Go USA, action, drama,
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September 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Check out my post of 5 films I'm excited to see at this year's
Fantastic fest!
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Fantastic fest!
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September 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Check out my post of 5 films I'm excited to see at this year's
Fantastic fest!
#fantasticfest wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iN
Fantastic fest!
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September 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Finally saw this for the first time - FANTASTIC. My ★★★★ review of A Woman Under the Influence on @letterboxd: boxd.it/b07dJb
A ★★★★ review of A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
The only Cassavetes I’ve seen before this was Killing of a Chinese Bookie director’s cut (pretty good). I have heard great things about this film including Gena Rowlands’ performance and man, did this...
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September 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Finally saw this for the first time - FANTASTIC. My ★★★★ review of A Woman Under the Influence on @letterboxd: boxd.it/b07dJb
boxd.it/aVkCtN First time watch. I REALLY enjoyed this.
A ★★★★½ review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
I really enjoyed this one. Jim Jarmusch directing Swinton and Hiddleston in a low-fi vampire film…this film is great off the strength of that pitch alone. The beautiful romanticism of old Detroit, the...
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August 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
boxd.it/aVkCtN First time watch. I REALLY enjoyed this.
August 31, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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This week the 2025 LILO & STITCH arrived on physical formats.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to screen the digital edition and offers his thoughts on the film/bonus materials here. #LiloandStitch
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to screen the digital edition and offers his thoughts on the film/bonus materials here. #LiloandStitch
“Lilo & Stitch” come home digitally with a talented cast delivering great family entertainment in live-action.
Lilo & Stitch, Dean Fleischer Camp, Mike Van Waes, Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance...
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August 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This week the 2025 LILO & STITCH arrived on physical formats.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to screen the digital edition and offers his thoughts on the film/bonus materials here. #LiloandStitch
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social had the chance to screen the digital edition and offers his thoughts on the film/bonus materials here. #LiloandStitch
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This week, @criterion.bsky.social adds Vittorio De Sica’s SHOESHINE to the collection.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the restoration and offers his thoughts on this latest physical edition. #CriterionCollection
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the restoration and offers his thoughts on this latest physical edition. #CriterionCollection
Vittorio De Sica’s first masterpiece “Shoeshine,” a devastating tale of innocence lost in postwar Italy, comes home in excellent restoration, courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
Shoeshine, The Criterion Collection, Janus Films, restoration, Vittorio De Sica, Sergio Amidei, Adolfo Franci, Cesare Giulio Viola, Cesare Zavattini, Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni,
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August 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This week, @criterion.bsky.social adds Vittorio De Sica’s SHOESHINE to the collection.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the restoration and offers his thoughts on this latest physical edition. #CriterionCollection
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the restoration and offers his thoughts on this latest physical edition. #CriterionCollection
Great precursor to Bicycle Thieves (one of my favorite films)
Today, @criterion.bsky.social adds Vittorio De Sica’s SHOESHINE to the collection.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the restoration and offers his thoughts on this latest physical edition. #CriterionCollection #filmsky
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the restoration and offers his thoughts on this latest physical edition. #CriterionCollection #filmsky
Vittorio De Sica’s first masterpiece “Shoeshine,” a devastating tale of innocence lost in postwar Italy, comes home in excellent restoration, courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
Shoeshine, The Criterion Collection, Janus Films, restoration, Vittorio De Sica, Sergio Amidei, Adolfo Franci, Cesare Giulio Viola, Cesare Zavattini, Franco Interlenghi, Rinaldo Smordoni,
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August 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Great precursor to Bicycle Thieves (one of my favorite films)
#NW Im by no means a Superman fan (he’s my least favorite superhero…always came off as too clean for me) but this was a very enjoyable take. Gunn knocked it out of the park as usual and the film left me with a smile on my face.
August 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
#NW Im by no means a Superman fan (he’s my least favorite superhero…always came off as too clean for me) but this was a very enjoyable take. Gunn knocked it out of the park as usual and the film left me with a smile on my face.
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Critics aren’t obligated to see every important movie before they start writing (everyone has holes that need to be patched), but they ARE required to be curious, and continue developing their expertise throughout their whole career. What can your audience learn from you if you don’t like learning?
One of the weirder things about being an old horror fan in 2025 is the sheer number of voices belonging to 40-somethings who haven’t bothered watching certain foundational titles. Why are we listening to you?
August 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Critics aren’t obligated to see every important movie before they start writing (everyone has holes that need to be patched), but they ARE required to be curious, and continue developing their expertise throughout their whole career. What can your audience learn from you if you don’t like learning?
There’s a good film in here…somewhere. boxd.it/aIhmq1
A ★★★½ review of Eddington (2025)
There’s a great movie in here…somewhere. I love it when Ari swings for the fences but here, there’s a lot thrown at the wall that doesn’t stick. Joaquin is great in the lead (Im still mad about the To...
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August 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
There’s a good film in here…somewhere. boxd.it/aIhmq1
I KEEP trying to watch The Dekalog. I know it’s good, I’ve seen the first two episodes but something in my mind when I start watching says “SLEEP NOW” and I just fall asleep during episode 3.
August 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I KEEP trying to watch The Dekalog. I know it’s good, I’ve seen the first two episodes but something in my mind when I start watching says “SLEEP NOW” and I just fall asleep during episode 3.
Wrapping up my coverage at @fantasiafestival.com , check out my review for "Death Does Not Exist", a starkly beautiful animated film about redemption and resurrection. #Fantasia2025 #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iJ
August 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Wrapping up my coverage at @fantasiafestival.com , check out my review for "Death Does Not Exist", a starkly beautiful animated film about redemption and resurrection. #Fantasia2025 #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iJ
A cryptic thriller that doesn’t quite see the forest for the trees, “The Woman” is a strange thriller entry at @fantasiafestival.com that is led by a great performance from Han Hye-ji. #Fantasia2025 #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iG
August 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A cryptic thriller that doesn’t quite see the forest for the trees, “The Woman” is a strange thriller entry at @fantasiafestival.com that is led by a great performance from Han Hye-ji. #Fantasia2025 #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iG
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Last month DECAL Releasing released a physical edition of the western RUST.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the controversy-ridden film and makes his recommendation as to whether its worth seeing, even at home.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the controversy-ridden film and makes his recommendation as to whether its worth seeing, even at home.
Enjoy the stunning cinematography “Rust” at home thanks to DECAL Releasing.
Rust, Joel Souza, Travis Fimmel, Alec Baldwin, DECAL Releasing, El Dorado Pictures, Alliance Entertainment, home release, western,
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August 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Last month DECAL Releasing released a physical edition of the western RUST.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the controversy-ridden film and makes his recommendation as to whether its worth seeing, even at home.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social explores the controversy-ridden film and makes his recommendation as to whether its worth seeing, even at home.
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At the end of July, Oscilloscope Laboratories released a physical edition of Bennett Miller's 1998 doc THE CRUISE featuring poet Timothy “Speed” Levitch.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social offers his thoughts on the film & the Blu-ray edition here.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social offers his thoughts on the film & the Blu-ray edition here.
Bennett Miller’s low-fi documentary about an eccentric NY tour guide “The Cruise” comes home in a lean, well-crafted Blu-ray release from Oscilloscope Laboratories.
The Cruise, Bennett Miller, Timothy "Speed" Levitch, documentary, Oscilloscope Laboratories, MVD Entertainment Group, Charter Films Inc., home video,
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August 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
At the end of July, Oscilloscope Laboratories released a physical edition of Bennett Miller's 1998 doc THE CRUISE featuring poet Timothy “Speed” Levitch.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social offers his thoughts on the film & the Blu-ray edition here.
EoM Contributor @blakcinephile.bsky.social offers his thoughts on the film & the Blu-ray edition here.
My personal favorite from @fantasiafestival.com this year, Alex Russell's debut “Lurker” is a fascinating, well-acted study of fame and obsession. #Fantasia2025 #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iB
August 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My personal favorite from @fantasiafestival.com this year, Alex Russell's debut “Lurker” is a fascinating, well-acted study of fame and obsession. #Fantasia2025 #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1iB
One of the most thrilling films to come out of @fantasiafestival.com, check out my review of The McManus Brothers’ “Redux Redux”. #Fantasia2025 #FantasiaFestival #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1ix
August 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
One of the most thrilling films to come out of @fantasiafestival.com, check out my review of The McManus Brothers’ “Redux Redux”. #Fantasia2025 #FantasiaFestival #FilmSky wp.me/p8VcQ7-1ix