Palestinian by blood, American by birth, cinephile by choice.
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Gladiator II 2024
I came for two and a half hours of Ridley Scott’s signature take on historical epics, and that’s exactly what I got.
The story is decent—nothing groundbreaking—but the production value and set pieces are absolutely stunning. Watching it on the big screen feels like stepping into a time machine, fully immersed in the grandeur and chaos of ancient Rome. The film captures the essence of Roman history with an impressive mix of spectacle and nuance.
It nails the staples: gladiator…
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Shot Caller 2017
Shot Caller is more than a crime drama—it’s an unflinching exploration of the psychological toll of incarceration and the moral compromises required to survive in a brutal system. The film presents prison not just as a place of punishment but as a transformative crucible, where individuals are forced to shed their former selves and adapt to an unforgiving hierarchy. The scene where Money meets Beast encapsulates this evolution. Beast’s words, laced with both menace and mentorship, highlight a chilling truth:…
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