The 9th chapter of the franchise is more a thriller than a horror
I’m a horror movie fan and I loved Saw by James Wan back in 2004: it really set new standards for the genre and, to me, it …
Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Category: Movies
Cruella
Emma Stone gives a whole new look to the iconic Disney character
Taking on the role of an iconic Disney character such as Cruella is not easy, especially if the name of your predecessor is Glenn Close. I’m quite sure …
Another Round
The Oscar-winning film by Thomas Vinterberg is a tale of excess, youth, adulthood and midlife crisis
Another Round can be mistaken for the umpteenth work about alcohol abuse, but it’s not. First of all, it’s not a full-blown drama and …
Paolo Conte, Away With Me
After showcasing in Venice, Giorgio Verdelli’s documentary about musician Paolo Conte debuts in Italy
There’s always been a sort of ancestral split in music between pop and niche artists and let’s say that Paolo Conte embodies both: he’s an incredibly …
Onward
Dan Scanlon turns a personal story into a sweet fantasy adventure
The problem with Pixar is that its glorious history doesn’t help new productions: films can’t avoid the comparison with their predecessors, no matter the differences. That’s why we can’t …
The Call of the Wild
The latest adaptation of Jack London’s classic novel stars Harrison Ford and a CGI-created dog
Jack London’s classic novel, The Call of the Wild, dates back 1903 and, since then, it has been adapted several times. Starting from 1923’s silent …
Underwater
Kristen Stewart battles a deep-sea monster in William Eubank’s new film
After Love (2011) and The Signal (2014), William Eubank returns behind the camera to direct Underwater. The young filmmaker from Massachusetts showed a huge passion for science fiction in …
Jojo Rabbit
Taika Waititi’s new film is a smart and powerful comedy-drama about Nazi era
You can’t choose your kids’ imaginary friends: they do. So what happens when you’re a 10-year-old boy living under the Nazi dictatorship?
In Taika Waititi’s new film, …
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Is it really the end of the saga?
Episode IX is the last chapter of the Star Wars saga but, even if J.J. Abrams brought the original story to an end (also announcing he’s done with the franchise), it’s hard …
RFF14: Share
Pippa Bianco’s first feature film is a sensitive yet disturbing drama
Share is one of the most talked-about films of the year, because it deals with a very current theme: being young in th age of social media.
The film …
