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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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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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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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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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 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 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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Welcome to Cinema Debate’s The Farooqi Bros Podcast. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Non-Spoiler Review. Sheraz Farooqi calls it an emotional send-off for the core cast. The Farooqi Bros review…
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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. SHERAZ FAROOQI’S NOMINATING BALLOT FOR THE28th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS BEST PICTURE1. The…
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Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a beautiful, layered, stop-motion masterpiece. The film is filled with incredible performances and imbued with the director’s signature style in a retelling that is both poignant and heartwarming. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio tells the classic story of the wooden boy and his father in a uniquely powerful way. It is a…
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A recap of the 2022 South by Southwest film festival.
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After ten days, 84 feature films, and 59 shorts, the Sundance Film Festival completed its 2022 slate of programming. Fans around the world raved about their favorite features, documentaries, and shorts, the juries and audience deliberated on the best films of each category, and I experienced festival fatigue like never before… It was all for…
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The Critics Choice Association unveiled their nominations for the 27th 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 participating in the ballot for this year’s nominees. Sheraz Farooqi’s NOMINATING BALLOT FOR THE 27th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS…
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