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Janek Brzozowski

Jan Brzozowski

Permanently sleep-deprived, as he absorbs either westerns or new adventure cinema at night. A big fan of the acting skills of James Dean and Jimmy Stewart, and the beauty of Ryan Gosling and Elle Fanning. He is also interested in American and French literature, as well as soccer.

parthenope

PARTHENOPE. Sorrentino's Failed Trick [REVIEW]

In Parthenope, however, the trick—the one Sorrentino seemed to have perfected—has, for the first time, failed him. The giraffe did not disappear.

horror story

HORROR STORY. Laughter Through Tears [REVIEW]

Apanel is only interested in select elements of horror, not the whole package.

Emilia Pérez

Masterpiece or harmful trash? What’s up with "Emilia Pérez"?

If the bizarre situation surrounding Emilia Pérez proves anything, it is the influence of broader reception on individual interpretations of cultural...

looney tunes

"The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie" – Sci-fi Zaslav couldn't destroy

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie made it to theaters without much fanfare.

How Sweet It Is to Cry at "We Live in Time"

The heroines of Love Story and We Live in Time die bravely, humbly, and aesthetically.

Mufasa

MUFASA: THE LION KING – Brothers Are (Not) Lost [REVIEW]

Mufasa continues the dismal trend of films made not from the heart but for the wallet.

juror #2

JUROR #2: Clint Eastwood's Final Film [REVIEW]

If Juror #2 does indeed turn out to be the final entry in the rich and versatile career of this American legend, it must be said: it’s a classy...

killing romance

KILLING ROMANCE. A satire of everything [REVIEW]

At its core, though, “Killing Romance” is pure entertainment.

paddington in peru

PADDINGTON IN PERU. The Road to El Marmolado [REVIEW]

The greatest strength of “Paddington in Peru”, just like the earlier installments, lies in its slapstick humor.