The Most Precious of Cargoes

‘The Most Precious of Cargoes’ ( La Plus Précieuse des marchandises), directed by Michel Hazanavicius and adapted from Jean-Claude Grumberg’s novella, is a French animated film that intertwines the innocence of a fairy tale with the harrowing realities of the Holocaust. This film is an ambitious film that attempts to blend the innocence of animation with…

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Magpie

‘Magpie’ was an interesting psychological thriller. The film is a true slow burn: in the beginning it is cold and frigid, then warm and bubbling, then it had an explosive climax in its final act. It’s gripping and suspenseful throughout. It’s anchored by a fantastic performance by Daisy Ridley. There are some symbolic scenes that…

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Apartment 7A

‘Apartment 7A’ is a prequel to the 1968 horror classic ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ starring Mia Farrow. ‘Apartment 7A’ is a stunning visual display with a psychologically deeper look into the background story on how young women were drawn into the Bramford building. In ‘Rosemary’s Baby’, Terry briefly meets Rosemary in the laundry room. The dialogue follows:…

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