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VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) on Demand This Week
News•Mar 10, 2026

VODepths: What to See (and Avoid) on Demand This Week

This week’s VOD lineup showcases a mix of low‑budget genre experiments and internationally‑styled action. Jonas Odenheimer’s NFT‑themed horror Cursed Images stalls after a lengthy crypto infomercial, while Elina Psykou’s documentary Stray Bodies follows European women chasing restricted medical procedures across borders. French revenge thriller Agent Zero delivers crisp set‑pieces, and The Forbidden City blends Italian gangland drama with Chinese martial arts, both earning B‑grade marks. Overall, the slate reflects VOD platforms’ appetite for niche thrills and cross‑cultural storytelling despite uneven execution.

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Aging Outlaws With Aching Joints: Robin and Marian at 50
News•Mar 9, 2026

Aging Outlaws With Aching Joints: Robin and Marian at 50

Robin and Marian (1970) reunites Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as aging outlaws confronting love and mortality after two decades apart. The film blends gritty action, humor, and melancholy, highlighting the physical toll of battle on veteran heroes. Connery delivers...

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Harvey’s Hellhole: Il Postino (The Postman)
News•Mar 6, 2026

Harvey’s Hellhole: Il Postino (The Postman)

Harvey Weinstein aggressively positioned the Italian romance Il Postino for Oscar glory in 1996, expanding its theatrical run and launching a high‑profile awards campaign. The film earned over $21 million domestically, secured five Academy Award nominations—including Best Picture—and won Best Original Score....

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Review: Pompei: Below the Clouds
News•Mar 5, 2026

Review: Pompei: Below the Clouds

Gianfranco Rosi’s new black‑and‑white documentary *Pompei: Below the Clouds* offers a poetic, narration‑free portrait of life in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The film juxtaposes serene daily routines with the ever‑present threat of volcanic eruption, using stark imagery and ambient...

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A Matter of Time: L.A. Confidential and the Art of Aging Well
News•Mar 3, 2026

A Matter of Time: L.A. Confidential and the Art of Aging Well

L.A. Confidential, Curtis Hanson’s 1997 neo‑noir thriller, earned nine Oscar nominations but only two wins, losing Best Picture to Titanic. While critics’ groups crowned it Best Picture across major cities, the film has outlasted many contemporaries, becoming a benchmark for...

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Review: Scream 7
News•Feb 26, 2026

Review: Scream 7

*Scream 7* returns with original creator Kevin Williamson at the helm, yet critics say it lacks the sharp wit of earlier installments. The film leans on new cast members and forced references to past characters, but delivers weak kills and overused...

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