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Greetings again from the darkness. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has been dubbed "the worst disease you'll ever hear about." After watching this documentary by Matt Finlin, I can safely say that EB is now one of the worst diseases I've ever heard of. Watching someone suffer is torture, and when those affected are young and simply got the worst genetic hand, the difficulty is even greater. This painful disease causes blisters on the skin and is usually visible to everyone, requiring delicate and frequent bandaging to minimize the damage. Rock star Eddie Vedder and his wife Jill founded the EB Research Partnership, and the documentary features a couple of mostly acoustic concerts that Eddie performed in 2023 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle to raise funds and awareness for the disease. Vedder is best known for his work (since 1990) with Pearl Jam (originally Mookie Blaylock), an iconic Seattle grunge rock band.  Director: Matt Finlin Writer: Karen Barzilay Stars: Eddie Vedder T...

I have to admit that Yoh! Bestie was one of the most refreshing films I've seen this week. We've seen the friends-to-lovers story dozens of times, and we already know that by the end of a film like this, the two protagonists will inevitably end up together. But what really matters is the how. Yoh! Bestie tells the story of Thando, a single woman in her 30s whose best friend, Charles, has decided to move from Johannesburg to New York, leaving her completely alone in every sense of the word. Suddenly, Thando has to rearrange her life because she feels truly alone, and this guy was her confidant. In Yoh! Bestie, Thando is an independent woman who has her life together, but she's not rich, and she's certainly not rich in love (romantic love, that is). On the other hand, Charles spends two years dating different people in New York, while she attends wedding after wedding completely alone. The film really begins when Charles returns with a surprise for our Thando. He's en...

 In the past, it was very common for production companies to commission animated or live-action television series (primarily animated) that were sequels, prequels, spin-offs, or direct adaptations of films to capitalize on the growing television audience. However, after the rise of streaming platforms, that demand increased even further. While Evil Dead continues to be released in film format, we had a successful sequel series called Ash vs. Evil Dead.  Alien belonged to the big screen, but then came Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth, which became one of the most acclaimed television series of 2025. Speaking of Hawley, he also gave us an anthology series based on the Coen brothers' Fargo. IT, by Andy Muschietti, had a prequel series called Welcome to Derry. And the list goes on, but the truth is that these television series are simply new installments of already popular franchises. Creator: Celeste Hughey Stars: Keke Palmer, Chad Lindberg, Jack Whitehall The ‘Burbs, by Celeste Hughey...

The climax of Salvador's story revolved around Julia's testimony against the neo-Nazi group called White Souls, which had turned Madrid into a living hell. Julia was working undercover for police officer Martin to gather enough evidence to dismantle White Souls. No, Julia wasn't exactly interested in saving the city or obtaining justice; she only wanted to free her daughter, Ana, from the Children's Garden orphanage and give her a decent life. Since Martin had promised her he would make it happen, Julia risked her life daily by pretending to be a fervent neo-Nazi.  White Souls' terrorism reached its peak on the night of the football match between Madrid and Marseille, and the situation spiraled so out of control that one of the neo-Nazis, Milena, was fatally stabbed in the hospital. The blame fell on the immigrants, but Milena's father and a paramedic, Salvador, weren't entirely convinced. So, under the guise of avenging his daughter, Salvador infiltrated Wh...

The spy thriller is one of those genres that never goes out of style. From political commentary to personal revenge, the genre allows filmmakers to explore multiple possibilities. Of course, the action that usually accompanies it is the icing on the cake for fans of the genre. The latest German Netflix series follows the same lines. The action-packed spy thriller series Unfamiliar, created by Paul Coates, focuses on two former spies, Simon and Meret, and how their seemingly perfect lives fell apart in the wake of a political shift. From the very first episode, it becomes clear that the past is crucial. Sixteen years earlier, in Belarus, Simon and Meret were part of an operation that went wrong, and after all these years, they are forced to confront their past. The series repeatedly alternates between the personal and the political, as both aspects are deeply interconnected in this case. Josef Koleev, a Russian intelligence officer, feared that the world would discover what had happened...

Wow, this was great. Now, a brief introduction to my review: I play a lot of chess. I'm not very good, but I know the history of chess very well, and I was already very familiar with Judit Polgar's story. I think most people can relate to the fact that knowing what's going to be in a film often leads to higher expectations and, therefore, greater disappointment. That wasn't the case here. Without repeating the story, which was brilliantly told in this documentary, I will say that they managed to narrate it in a very well-crafted way, with a good balance between narration and individual perspectives (which is what a good documentary should have). There was a very appropriate combination of old photos, old videos, modern interviews, and subtle reenactments at certain points. Definitely a documentary that people should study to learn how to make one that stands out. Director: Rory Kennedy Writers: Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester Stars: Tatev Abrahamyam, Harut Akopyan, Garry K...