PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Surprisingly poignant and touching, PALM SPRINGS is a timeless comedy classic in the making.
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FIVE FILMS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS AT NIGHT VISIONS MAXIMUM HALLOWEEN
FIVE FILMS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS AT NIGHT VISIONS MAXIMUM HALLOWEEN
By Joonatan Itkonen
MAXIMUM HALLOWEEN is before us once again, as Night Visions delivers 26 awesome films for our entertainment. Here are five you really shouldn't miss!
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THE PAINTED BIRD
THE PAINTED BIRD
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Immensely difficult to watch, THE PAINTED BIRD is one of the harshest depictions of war ever made, but also a humane, poetic masterpiece.
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NIMBY
NIMBY
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️ Unwilling or unable to tackle the difficult topics it sets itself up for, NIMBY is an intensely political film that refuses to pick a side or statement.
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FIRST COW
FIRST COW
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tender and kind, melancholy and optimistic, Kelly Reichardt's FIRST COW is a grand fable about beginnings and ends.
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NIMBY – AN INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR TEEMU NIKKI
NIMBY – AN INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR TEEMU NIKKI
By Joonatan Itkonen
NIMBY is out in theaters this Friday, October 9th. I spoke briefly speak with the film's director, Teemu Nikki, after the screening about working with...
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NAVIGATING THE CLAPBOARD JUNGLE – AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN MCCONNELL
NAVIGATING THE CLAPBOARD JUNGLE – AN INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN MCCONNELL
By Joonatan Itkonen
I interviewed filmmaker Justin McConnell on his documentary CLAPBOARD JUNGLE and how to survive indie filmmaking today.
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BUILDING A WORLD OF CRIME – AN INTERVIEW WITH RESISTANCE GAMES
BUILDING A WORLD OF CRIME – AN INTERVIEW WITH RESISTANCE GAMES
By Joonatan Itkonen
We spoke with Anna Salomaa and Jussi Autio from Resistance Games about their new sprawling gangster epic COMPANY OF CRIME.
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IMAGINING THE PALE BLUE DOT – AN INTERVIEW WITH SAM BARHAM
IMAGINING THE PALE BLUE DOT – AN INTERVIEW WITH SAM BARHAM
By Joonatan Itkonen
We spoke with Sam Barham, Chief Monkey at Balancing Monkey Games, about the development of BEFORE WE LEAVE, Space Whales, and what caused the Peeps to have such unique personalities.
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IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK — Q&A WITH CRYSTAL MOSELLE
IF THESE STREETS COULD TALK — Q&A WITH CRYSTAL MOSELLE
By Joonatan Itkonen
We attended an online Q&A with Crystal Moselle to talk about skating, growing up, and her new series, BETTY.
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Posts tagged as “Respawn Studios”

STAR WARS – JEDI: FALLEN ORDER

By Joonatan Itkonen on December 2, 2019

JEDI: FALLEN ORDER is a disappointing, if earnest attempt at revitalizing the STAR WARS game license.

HIS DARK MATERIALS: SEASON 2
HIS DARK MATERIALS: SEASON 2
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Season 2 of HIS DARK MATERIALS proves itself a worthy successor to GAME OF THRONES, balancing fantasy with smarts in equal measure. Lead by a brilliant Dafne Keen, the series continues to impress at every turn.
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MANK
MANK
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In David Fincher's MANK, Gary Oldman delivers a winning performance as a boozy loudmouth destined to write CITIZEN KANE.
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THE CROWN: SEASON 4
THE CROWN: SEASON 4
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THE CROWN is still one of the best series on Netflix. But season 4 stumbles more than any previous one, even as it remains brilliant.
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BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM
BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM is a more direct and funnier film than it's predecessor, even if it lacks the novelty this time around.
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BEARTOWN
BEARTOWN
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arriving on HBO Nordic, BEARTOWN is an intensely humane look at small-town violence and generational trauma.
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PAC-MAN: MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE
PAC-MAN: MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle reinvents the classic formula as a battle royale, resulting in a hectic and fun multiplayer experience.
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Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay!
Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay!
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay is a charming game for the whole family even the most jaded players should love.
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PLAYSTATION 5 REVIEW
PLAYSTATION 5 REVIEW
By Joonatan Itkonen
The Sony PlayStation 5 is finally here. In my review, I look at the positives and negatives of buying one at launch.
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ASSASSIN’S CREED: VALHALLA
ASSASSIN’S CREED: VALHALLA
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ASSASSIN'S CREED: VALHALLA is the best game in the long-running series and one of the most superlative adventure titles in years.
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KOSMOKRATS
KOSMOKRATS
By Joonatan Itkonen
🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔 KOSMOKRATS is puzzle-gaming at its finest. It takes a stellar idea and combines it with razor-sharp satire in a stunningly good debut.
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CLOUDPUNK
CLOUDPUNK
By Joonatan Itkonen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CLOUDPUNK proves just how important style is for an experience. While not perfect, the mood lingers long after you finish playing.
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