Matthew Morlai Kamara

The Monkey (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Stephen King’s stories have inspired some of horror’s greatest films, and The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs), is a brilliant addition to the list.

The Monkey (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 10 months ago

Stephen King’s stories have inspired some of horror’s greatest films, and The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs),...

September Says (18) |Close-Up Film Review

Ariane Labed’s September Says is a hypnotic and unsettling psychological horror, blending gothic fairytale elements with an intimate study of sisterhood.

September Says (18) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 10 months ago

Ariane Labed’s September Says is a hypnotic and unsettling psychological horror, blending gothic fairytale elements with an intimate study...

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (15) |Close-Up Film Review

The story follows Iman (Missagh Zareh), a man whose ambition blinds him to the dangers of the path he is taking. On the verge of becoming an investigating judge in Tehran, he sees his appointment as a step toward prestige and security for his family.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 10 months ago

The story follows Iman (Missagh Zareh), a man whose ambition blinds him to the dangers of the...

The Fire Inside (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

From a young age, Claressa’s raw talent and unshakable determination set her apart.

The Fire Inside (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 10 months ago

From a young age, Claressa’s raw talent and unshakable determination set her apart.

Presence (2024) |Close-Up Film Review

Steven Soderbergh’s Presence offers a slow-burning yet tantalizing dive into psychological horror, following a family whose seemingly idyllic move to the suburbs spirals into a nightmarish descent.

Presence (2024) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 11 months ago

Steven Soderbergh’s Presence offers a slow-burning yet tantalizing dive into psychological horror, following a family whose seemingly idyllic move...

Flight Risk (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Mark Wahlberg trades his usual tough-guy persona for a more duplicitous turn as a pilot with hidden motives.

Flight Risk (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 11 months ago

Mark Wahlberg trades his usual tough-guy persona for a more duplicitous turn as a pilot with hidden...

Wolf Man (15) |Close-Up Film Review

From the visionary mind that redefined horror with The Invisible Man (2020) comes Wolf Man, an unrelenting and deeply emotional nightmare that reimagines the creature feature for a modern audience.

Wolf Man (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 11 months ago

From the visionary mind that redefined horror with The Invisible Man (2020) comes Wolf Man, an unrelenting and deeply emotional nightmare...

Here (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Here, helmed by Robert Zemeckis, reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in a poignant exploration of families, memories, and the passage of time.

Here (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 11 months ago

Here, helmed by Robert Zemeckis, reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in a poignant exploration of families,...

Panda Bear in Africa |Close-Up Film Review

A family-friendly adventure, Panda Bear in Africa centers on a playful panda who journeys from his home in China to the heart of Africa in search of his kidnapped best friend, Dragon.

Panda Bear in Africa |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 11 months ago

A family-friendly adventure, Panda Bear in Africa centers on a playful panda who journeys from his home in China...

Babygirl (18) |Close-Up Film Review

Babygirl dives deep into the complexities of power, desire, and identity within the confines of a provocative relationship.

Babygirl (18) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara Posted on 11 months ago

Babygirl dives deep into the complexities of power, desire, and identity within the confines of a provocative relationship....