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I went to a sold-out screening at TIFF. The fact that this screening, along with others, sold out is a testament to the continued popularity of Elvis Presley, who passed away 48 years ago, a tremendous loss for the music industry. The film is less a concert and more a semi-documentary, with Presley providing his own narration throughout. Director: Baz Luhrmann Stars: Elvis Presley The concert footage is fantastic, especially in the large-screen format shown at the local IMAX theater. The colors were vibrant, the resolution sharp, and the audio excellent; a 10/10 for the image and audio restoration. The footage included in the film is edited from 1970's "Elvis: That's the Way It Is" and 1972's "Elvis on Tour." Both are excellent concert films if you haven't seen them. The main problem, for me, with EPiC is that there isn't enough concert footage in this film, and the songs weren't played in their entirety, as they're interspersed with Pres...

 While reviewing Mo Gilligan's *In the Moment*, I realized that all male stand-up comedians, more or less, see life the same way, especially when it comes to the topic of women. They may come from different countries. They may come from entirely different social backgrounds. Their life experiences may be radically different. But so much of our society is still governed by patriarchy, which makes them seem to share the same opinions.  Now, I know that most men love having their opinions—the ones formed by being molded by that same patriarchy that has affected their idols—validated by these comedians. These comedians validate those opinions to foster loyalty; it's a vicious cycle. I don't share that mindset; if I keep seeing the same wine in different bottles, I'll get bored and complain. But complaining isn't enough; it's important to seek out voices that deviate from the norm and offer new perspectives. And the nature of my work is such that it answers my prayer...

 When Sanjay Leela Bhansali backs a project, it's almost guaranteed to be well-made. Bhansali Productions' next film is titled Do Deewane Seher Mein, and it stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur! As expected, the film's trailer promises that this love story will melt your heart and carve out a niche for itself during the post-Valentine's Day season. If you're in the mood for a gritty, urban romance, this trailer will win you over! In fact, this is exactly the dose of love our romantic souls, with all their shortcomings, need! We've seen enough perfect romances where hair flips and beautiful down-knee marriage proposals create memorable moments. But Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur are here to tell you that Ishq may be a mess, but it's still very khoobsoorat! Director: Ravi Udyawar Writers: Abhiruchi Chand, Abhiruchi Chand Stars: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mrunal Thakur, Ila Arun From the very first frame, the trailer establishes the film's atmospher...

The Morgue Assistant, adapted from the video game of the same name, seemed like a lost cause. I haven't played the game, but the movie is a complete bore! There are plenty of ghosts and demonic figures wandering around, but nothing is compelling enough to draw you in. Since hardly any information is shared about the protagonist, the audience fails to connect with her. As the film progresses, details of her life are revealed, but honestly, if you're not interested in the character, you won't care about her past. The ending had potential, but unfortunately, it feels quite superficial. Overall, The Morgue Assistant was quite disappointing. Rebecca Owens had recently finished her internship at the River Fields Morgue and was eager to help Raymond Delver, the owner. One night, she received an unexpected call from Raymond, asking her to cover the night shift. She immediately accepted, unaware of the dark forces that were lurking around her. From the moment Rebecca returned to the...

"Love Me Love Me" is a four-part saga, and the eponymous Prime Video movie, recently released on the platform, only adapted the first book in the series, titled "Magnetic Heats." Personally, I didn't enjoy the film very much, and judging by the IMDb ratings, I think I'm not alone. But it seems the Italian romantic comedy production company plans to adapt all four books for the big screen, meaning three more will be released. According to the report, the second film will be based on the second book, "Polar Opposites," which, as the title suggests, will explore the budding romance between two polar opposites, James Hunter and June White. Honestly, I haven't read the books, and after watching the first movie, I don't plan to. But I think that, given how the first one ended, it will be easy to predict the plot of the next one. Obviously, those who have read the books can help me in the comments, but since the filmmakers are making so many chang...

Dusty Mancinelli and Madeleine Sims-Fewer's gothic horror often loses sight of its central romance in favor of its numerous references. Like "The Shining," Dusty Mancinelli and Madeleine Sims-Fewer's "Honey Bunch" opens with its characters venturing into a rural area that immediately suggests isolation from the rest of the world. The central couple, Homer (Ben Petrie) and Diana (Grace Glowicki), are headed to an experimental therapy institute where they hope to cure the memory and motor control problems Diana suffered after a serious car accident. Directors: Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer Writers: Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Dusty Mancinelli Stars: Grace Glowicki, Ben Petrie, Jason Isaacs As soon as the couple arrives at this remote facility, the film adopts the aesthetic of 1970s asylum thrillers, such as Gore Verbinski's "A Cure for Wellness" and Peter Strickland's neo-gialli. Homer and Diana exit their car and are confronted by a disem...