Dune Part II Review – A Cinematic Achievement and Masterpiece

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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An incredibly innovative film, with jaw-dropping visuals, powerful performances, an impeccable score, and complex themes, Dune Part II is the closest a blockbuster has been to perfection since The Lord of the Rings. Denis Villeneuve is at the top of his directing powers with Dune. Considered one of the most unadaptable science fiction novels of all time, Villeneuve feels…

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The End of the DCEU | The Farooqi Bros Podcast

By: The Farooqi Bros
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The DCEU has officially come to an end with the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The Farooqi Bros look back at the last ten years of this shared cinematic universe and debate what worked and what didn’t. Join the debate in our first podcast of 2024 as we discuss the good, the bad…

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What was the Best Film of 2023? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast

By: The Farooqi Bros
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For our final podcast of the year, Cinema Debate discusses the best film of 2023. Join The Farooqi Bros as they rank their Top Ten lists of the year. From the unparalleled cultural phenomenon of ‘Barbenheimer’ to a monumental 3.5-hour Scorsese masterpiece and sensational works of animation, the 2023 cinematic landscape showcased many unique and…

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TIFF 2023 – Top 5 Films

By: Zayyan Farooqi
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My ranking of the top 5 films at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival Honorable Mention: The Zone of Interest The Zone of Interest provided another interesting viewpoint of this time in history that isn’t typically shown; how these people are just living and going about their daily lives all the while horrific injustices take…

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Review – An Unfocused Shell of Itself

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Unfocused, messy, and with no cohesive vision, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a microcosm of the DCEU as a whole. When Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was first announced, it had a ton of steam. Coming off of a billion-dollar hit, with talented director James Wan and superstar Jason Momoa leading the way, the sequel had all the…

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Rebel Moon Review : Familiar But Fresh

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is a solid sci-fi fantasy film, packed with the director’s trademark style and action sequences. While very familiar in its homages to other films, it’s fresh enough to keep audiences engaged for the universe to come. Rebel Moon has all the bells and whistles that are expected from…

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Our Film Ballot for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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The Critics Choice Association unveiled their nominations for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards. You can find the final nominations here: As Cinema Debate’s lead film critic, I am also part of the Critics Choice Association and submit my the ballot for this year’s nominees. 29th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS BEST PICTURE BEST ACTOR – name…

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The Boy and The Heron Review – A Reverie of Life

By: Sameer H. Farooqi
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How does one conclude a legacy so timeless and beautiful? As a master in the art of animation and storytelling, Hayao Miyazaki, among few names, shines bright in the realm of cinematic brilliance.  Nearly a decade after leaving audiences in awe of his iconic work, with The Wind Rises, Miyazaki makes his triumphant return to the…

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NYFF and TIFF Film Festival Rankings | The Farooqi Bros Podcast

By: The Farooqi Bros
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For our November podcast, The Farooqi Bros are discussing all things film festival. Today, we are discussing: -The Boy and the Heron, Ferrari, American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Zone of Interest, Promised Land, Dream Scenario, Past Lives, Poor Things, May December, Maestro and Hit Man.

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Oppenheimer Review : A Horrifyingly Brilliant Character Study

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Oppenheimer is a dense and horrifyingly brilliant character study, with Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey JR delivering career-defining performances. It’s experimental, gut-wrenching, and masterfully shot and scored. Christopher Nolan cements himself as an all-time great director. When it comes to the conversation of the best director in Hollywood, few directors rival the visionary storytelling prowess…

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Barbie Review : A Deconstructionist Love Letter

By: Sheraz Farooqi
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Barbie is a deconstruction and love letter to the icon, with great set pieces, choreography, and style. Greta Gerwig continues to show why she’s one of the best directors working today, while Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling shine as always.  2023’s Barbie could have been many things. The character has existed in countless ways and is perceived…

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Is Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning the Best MI film? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast

By: The Farooqi Bros
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The Farooqi Bros are back to discuss the latest topics of the week. We discuss the following: -Why the Hollywood strike mattersOn July 14, 2023, the American actors’ union SAG–AFTRA went on strike-How does #MissionImpossible compare to the rest?-Classic Wolverine costume for Deadpool 3-Superman Legacy Casting updates

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