Movie and TV show reviews

The movie titled “Last Breath” is directed by Alex Parkinson and is based on his 2019 documentary of the same name made with Richard da Costa. The screenplay was penned by Parkinson, Mitchell LaFortune, and David Brooks. This film chronicles a real-life event and the ensuing rescue operation. Parkinson skillfully portrays the bravery displayed by those aboard the ship and underwater in a nail-biting, time-constrained thriller that delivers with almost mechanical proficiency.

Although the reason for his demise wasn’t revealed, it was confirmed by the South African government that Fugard had passed away. They stated that South Africa mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished literary and theatrical figures whose work significantly influenced the cultural and social fabric of our country, as reported by AP.

Titled “Good Fortune,” inspired by renowned Spanish novelist Rosa Montero’s work of the same name, revolves around Pablo, who chooses to alight at a shabby town and purchase an antiquated, dilapidated apartment on the other side of the tracks as a means to start anew, disregarding his true identity as a renowned architect. He could be fleeing from someone or something, or perhaps even from himself. The only thing in town that seems to be moving forward is Raluca, a woman brimming with optimism and receptive to any unexpected changes that might improve her life. She has chosen to rely on luck, despite the fact that life hasn’t always been generous to her.

Beginning today, March 10th, it was revealed that Amazon has made the earlier reality competition show hosted by current US President Donald Trump accessible for streaming on Prime Video within the United States. The first season of this series, which initially aired in 2004, is now playable. Each subsequent week, one additional season will be released every Monday, up until April 27th.

The official summary for Season 5 states, “Joe Goldberg’s blissful fifth and concluding season finds him back in New York City. However, his ideal life is disrupted as haunting remnants from his past resurface, and his own sinister impulses pose a threat.

Based on data from Kobis, the tracking service run by the Korean Film Council, it’s been reported that the top ten movies collectively grossed approximately $5.8 million during the weekend of March 7th through the 9th. This figure represents a substantial decrease compared to last weekend’s earnings of $9 million.

The international sales agreement was finalized before the upcoming Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (Filmart), which takes place from March 17th to the 20th.

Written by Vinterberg and Bo Hr. Hansen (of “Department Q: Journal 64” and “The Art of Crying”), this seven-part series, titled “Families Like Ours,” made its debut at the Venice Film Festival last year. It’s set in a future Denmark where the increasing floodwaters can no longer be denied, forcing the entire country to evacuate. As people scatter in various directions, they find themselves saying goodbye to their cherished belongings, familiar surroundings, and personal identities.

2024 saw a record number of 490 film and TV productions, including “The White Lotus”, being filmed in Thailand, marking the highest level since before the pandemic. Among these were Netflix’s “The Night Agent” and FX’s Noah Hawley sci-fi series “Alien: Earth”, which shot parts of their second seasons and premiering this summer respectively, both in Bangkok. Additionally, scenes for Universal’s upcoming movie “Jurassic World Rebirth”, set to release in July, were filmed last summer across various locations such as Bangkok, Krabi, Trang, Phang Na, and Chiang Mai.

The retrospective segment plays a significant role in the film festival’s schedule and is often a favorite among attendees due to its unique appeal. It features newly restored films and hard-to-find screenings of elusive prints, with previous seasons focusing on directors like Douglas Sirk or studios such as Columbia Pictures, which marked their centenary last year through ‘The Lady with the Torch’ retrospective.