Elcan Eyvazlı

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Why should you watch this film specifically on August 31?

Tomorrow is August 31. The last day of summer, the arrival of autumn. This page of the calendar also reminds us that some things come to an irreversible end and of the weight of passing time. If you still haven’t watched it, there couldn’t be a more perfect date to watch or revisit - Joachim Trier’s 2011 film “Oslo, August 31st.”

a month ago

The Odyssey: Is Nolan Really the Best Director of Our Time?

At a time when interest in cinemas has sharply declined and films are disappearing on digital platforms, struggling to find a ticket for a movie is unambiguously a major event. Nolan is one of the greatest and most recognizable directors of our time. But many also complain that he often receives more attention and praise than he deserves, and is overhyped. So where does "The Odyssey" stand in relation to these claims? Does Nolan really deserve the title of "the best"?

a month ago

Horror Film That Grossed $250 Million: Backrooms Review

Sometimes the greatest horror is not monsters hiding in the dark, but being alone in a completely lit yet utterly empty room. There is no sound, only the nerve-racking hum of the fluorescent lights above your head. Backrooms is built around precisely this feeling. It is not merely a horror film, but a story about modern humanity’s loneliness, distress, and how people become lost behind the walls of their own minds.

4 months ago

"Michael" (2026) - Film Review

Michael Jackson achieved unparalleled fame during his lifetime, and even after his death, that fame has continued to grow exponentially. The new film "Michael", which tells the story of the modern world's most famous figure, is currently causing a real storm both at the box office and on music platforms. Nearly recouping its budget with its opening weekend earnings alone, the film also propelled the artist's songs back to the top of Spotify's charts. In fact, 13 of his songs entered the 200 most-streamed tracks, and with 75 million monthly listeners, he broke his own record 17 years after his death. However, despite all this commercial success and global interest, the film has managed to drive critics and viewers sharply apart.

5 months ago

The Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

1. The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 2026) "Star Wars" kainatının ən sevilən ikilisi bu dəfə daha geniş, eyni zamanda daha emosional bir macəra ilə qarşımızdadır. Qalaktik döyüşlərin səs-küyündən bir qədər uzaqlaşan film, Mandaloryalı və Qroqu arasındakı qırılmaz bağa, qoruyuculuq və "seçilmiş ailə" anlayışlarına köklənir. Epik döyüş səhnələri öz yerini qorusa da, əsl təsir baxışlarda və səmimi anlarda hiss olunacaq.

5 months ago

Project Hail Mary: Is There Really Hope?

The film "Project Hail Mary" was presented both on social media and by film critics as the production that has come closest to "Interstellar" since its release. This is indeed a very bold and ambitious comparison, and objectively speaking, the film cannot fully live up to this lofty claim.

6 months ago

Ambition and Chaos: "Marty Supreme"

We know Josh Safdie from tension-filled, breathtaking films such as "Uncut Gems" and "Good Time", which he made together with his brother Benny. Now, however, he is alone behind the camera. Josh’s new film, "Marty Supreme", fully preserves the director’s chaotic and fast-paced style that we have come to know. Although the story initially appears to be a sports drama stretching from 1950s New York to London, it is actually a struggle of ego and ambition disguised as table tennis.

7 months ago

Oscar 2026 Nominees Analysis

The Oscar 2026 nominees have finally been announced, and the list reveals both the areas where the Academy “played it safe” and some surprising choices. Let’s analyze this year’s major categories, who is there and why, and what awaits us on awards night.

8 months ago

Faith, Power, and Human Weakness

Faith is one of the oldest and strongest supports people cling to in life. Whatever a person believes in shapes their view of the world. But no matter how pure faith may be, everything changes when it is carried by human beings. Because wherever there are people, there are also ego, fear, and desire.