March 20, 2026

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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 February 20, 2025
Stephen King’s stories have inspired some of horror’s greatest films, and The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs),...
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Thunderbolts* (12) |Close-Up Film Review
 Thunderbolts* is now sitting as film number 38 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The plot? Simple on paper, layered in execution.

Thunderbolts* (12) |Close-Up Film Review

Matthew Morlai Kamara June 19, 2025
Thunderbolts* is now sitting as film number 38 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!  The  plot? Simple on paper, layered in...
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Count of Monte-Cristo  (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel has been filmed and dramatized for television scores of times in many languages – the last big screen version in English starred Jim Caviezel.

Count of Monte-Cristo  (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen August 30, 2024
Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel has been filmed and dramatized for television scores of times in many languages...
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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 February 9, 2025
The story follows Iman (Missagh Zareh), a man whose ambition blinds him to the dangers of the...
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