NIGHTCRAWLER was a searing directorial debut. ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. was ambitious, yet a disappointment. Dan Gilroy’s third feature as director:
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On this day, actress Kirin Kiki was born. Her top 5 films: - AFTER THE STORM - I WISH - OUR LITTLE SISTER - SHOPLIFTERS - SWEET BEAN  Sweet Bean Out to own today: Dogman
It is director Steven Soderbergh’s birthday. His top 5 films: - CHE - OCEAN’S 12 - OUT OF SIGHT - TRAFFIC - UNSANE  Che GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER ★☆☆☆☆ How could a monster movie be this much of a struggle to sit through? The third and hopefully final instalment in a poorly conceived series.   It is actor Jemaine Clement’s birthday. His top 5 films: - BRAD’S STATUS - GENTLEMEN BRONCOS - MOANA - THE BREAKER UPPERERS - WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS  Brad’s Status This has potential as an anti-superhero flick if it offers up some surprises. It is actor J.K. Simmons’ birthday. His top 5 films: - JUNO - SPIDER-MAN 2 - THE ACCOUNTANT - WHIPLASH - ZOOTROPOLIS  WHIPLASH I would like to see every country do a ‘Men in Black’ movie. |
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Filmaluation is dedicated to arts culture, with a particular focus on film. I care about intelligence, quality and entertainment. Going to the cinema today? See the recommendations page of what is currently out. Click here. The vital ambitions of art and entertainment: - Perceptiveness - Illumination - The unexpected - Innovation Brains and soul are key; but adrenaline junkies do not fret, there is also much love for an experience that delivers a sucker-punch to the guts via stunningly delivered thrills. Noun, “filmaluation”: The evaluation of a film Verb, "to filmaluate”: To evaluate a film I am well aware how difficult it is to make a film, put on a stage play, create a television show, write a novel, let alone make something of note. (That appreciation doesn’t stop me from having high standards though.) This online magazine is edited by Hemanth Kissoon. Filmaluation is owned by Filmaluation Limited (Company number 8549302. Registered in England and Wales) Archives
January 2019
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