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Red Sea International Film Festival Announces Red Sea: Treasures Lineup

by Victor Stiff | October 26, 2022

Red Sea International Film Festival’s Red Sea: Treasures lineup presents timeless classics handpicked for festivalgoers.

House of the Dragon Episode 1.07: “Driftmark” Review

by Akash Singh | October 5, 2022

“Driftmark” begins with a funeral and ends on a rebirth, a rare inverse of the usual cycle that defines lives and stories in Westeros.

House of the Dragon Episode 1.06: “The Princess and the Queen” Review

by Akash Singh | September 27, 2022

Some very odd character development makes for a dark second half to the season.

The People’s Joker: Director Vera Drew Cancels All Remaining Festival Screenings

by Larry Fried | September 21, 2022

In a shocking development, director Vera Drew has withdrawn The People's Joker film from all previously announced festivals until further notice.

The Rings of Power Episode 1.04: “The Great Wave” Review

by Akash Singh | September 19, 2022

Four episodes in and The Rings of Power finds a propulsive energy in “The Great Wave".

The Rings of Power Episode 1.03: “Adar” Review

by Akash Singh | September 19, 2022

The series expects its audience to just come into its halls with a prior knowledge of Tolkien lore but in that expectation offsets its responsibilities onto said audience.

House of the Dragon Episode 1.04: “King of the Narrow Sea” Review

by Akash Singh | September 13, 2022

The dynamics of power reveal their many intricacies in episode 4 of HBO's House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon Episode 1.03: “Second Of His Name” Review

by Akash Singh | September 5, 2022

King Viserys is a fool. But he is a fool with power and isn’t aware that he is a fool with power. What does that mean for the people of Westeros and beyond?

House of the Dragon Episode 1.02: “The Rogue Prince” Review

by Akash Singh | August 29, 2022

Those in a position of power would rather burn everything to the ground than cede their power. That is the brutal lesson of episode two of HBO's House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon Series Premiere Review: The Triarchy of Violence

by Akash Singh | August 22, 2022

Is the Game of Thrones prequel series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON good? Is it worth investing in after all that disappointment? The answer to that is yes, with a caveat.

MoFi Caught Cutting From Digital: Is Their Line of Audiophile Vinyl Dead?

by Jason Gorber | July 21, 2022

Big news this week regarding the use of DSD in the chain of Mobile Fidelity producing some of the best reviewed vinyl releases of the last decade, including on this channel. Does the revelation change our perception?