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  • Scene from Pearl (2022)
    2020s | Horror

    Pearl (2022)

    ByWillZenn January 5, 2026January 16, 2026

    A review of “Pearl” (2022), the prequel to the X trilogy, exploring the psychological aspects of the main character.

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  • Scene from "X" (2022)
    2020s | Horror

    X (2022)

    ByWillZenn January 5, 2026January 16, 2026

    A review of “X” (2022), discussing the tensions between sex work as empowerment versus commodification, and the fear of aging and invisibility.

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  • Scene from Storm Fear (1955)
    1950s | Film Noir

    Storm Fear (1955)

    ByWillZenn January 3, 2026January 16, 2026

    A review of “Storm Fear” (1955) that examines its blend of crime, family conflict, and bleak winter tension.

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  • Scene from Fantasia (1940)
    1940s | Animation

    Fantasia (1940)

    ByWillZenn January 2, 2026January 16, 2026

    A review of “Fanstasia” (1940), looking at its pioneering technological achievements in both animation and audio techniques.

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  • Scene from He Ran All the Way (1951)
    1950s | Film Noir

    He Ran All the Way (1951)

    ByWillZenn January 1, 2026January 16, 2026

    A review of “He Ran All the Way” (1951) that examines its tight pacing, claustrophobic tension, and character dynamics.

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  • Scene from The Battle Wizard (1977)
    1970s | Martial Arts

    The Battle Wizard (1977)

    ByWillZenn December 14, 2025January 16, 2026

    A review of “The Battle Wizard” (1977), a wuxia fantasy from the Shaw Brothers adapted from Louis Cha’s novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.”

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  • Scene from Super Inframan 1975
    1970s | Sci-Fi

    The Super Inframan (1975)

    ByWillZenn December 13, 2025January 16, 2026

    A review of “Super Inframan” (1975), when the Shaw Brothers ventured beyond straight martial arts into Tokusatsu territory.

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  • Scene from Alice Sweet Alice (1976)
    1970s | Horror

    Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)

    ByWillZenn June 24, 2025January 16, 2026

    A review of “Alice, Sweet Alice” (1976), examining its importance in the history of cinematic horror, and why it still stands up today.

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  • Scene from Sonatine (1993)
    1990s | Yakuza

    Sonatine (1993)

    ByWillZenn February 28, 2025January 16, 2026

    A review of “Sonatine” (1993), discussing its seminal blending of yakuza violence, quiet humor, and existential calm.

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