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A new Netflix documentary features the reconstruction of the face of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal using bone fragments from her shattered skull. The documentary follows a group of archaeologists from the University of Cambridge and Liverpool John Moores University as they piece together the woman’s face from hundreds of bone fragments. Her remains were discovered…

Gibraltar is showcased in a documentary film by the BBC Studios Science Unit called “Secrets of the Neanderthals.” The film uncovers recent discoveries and scientific advancements that help us better understand our closest relatives. According to BBC Studios, the Neanderthals lived for more than 300,000 years but eventually vanished while modern humans endured. This archaeological…

Executive Producer Gideon Bradshaw from the BBC Studios Science Unit shares how they created highly realistic Neanderthal reconstructions for this Netflix Original Documentary. Neanderthals, an intriguing ancient human species, were larger, stronger, and better suited for cold climates than us. They thrived in Europe and Asia until about 40,000 years ago. Recent findings indicate they…

Beautiful Rebel viewers are transported to 1970s Italy through period-accurate sets and costumes. However, the true essence of the story lies beyond the glitz and glamour. The film’s redemption arc unfolds not through clichéd tropes of a privileged artist’s indulgence in drugs, but through a raw portrayal of Gianna’s personal struggles. Delving deeper, the movie…

The long-awaited biopic “Beautiful Rebel,” depicting the early years of Gianna Nannini’s career, premiered on Netflix. The film tells the story of the rise of an Italian music icon, focusing on intimacy and emotion, but only succeeds in parts. Its main flaw is staying too superficial, missing opportunities to explore the character and its representation…

In the Netflix movie “Beautiful Rebel,” Gianna Nannini’s early life is portrayed, based on her autobiographical book “Cazzi Miei” from 2016. The film gives viewers exactly what they expected: a gentle journey through the singer’s beginnings. It delicately tells the story of Gianna Nannini’s first steps into the music world, showing her explosive strength and…

Pop-Tarts came to life in a whirlwind four-month period back in 1964. For over a decade, Jerry Seinfeld has been crafting jokes about them, first on stage and now in a full-blown, delightfully absurd comedy aimed at satisfying the audience’s craving for both humor and nostalgia. In “Unfrosted,” Seinfeld takes on his first starring role…

Jerry Seinfeld, known for his stand-up comedy, tries his hand at directing for the first time in this enjoyable family comedy. Unfrosted adds a quirky spin to the backstory of Pop-Tarts, a beloved snack in the US. Its silliness and light-heartedness make it entertaining to watch. Seinfeld collaborated with Spike Feresten, Andy Robin, and Barry…

In “Down the Rabbit Hole,” a film by Manolo Caro, a boy collects historical hats and keeps a zoo of exotic animals at home. The movie is adapted from the “Party in the Burrow” book by Mexican author Juan Pablo Villalobos. It tells the story of Tochtli, a smart and mature young boy who seems…

In his latest film, “Down The Rabbit Hole,” Manolo Caro delves into the intricate bond between a father and his son, who lives confined in a house shielded from the harsh realities of the outside world. In an interview with El Sol de México, the director discussed how this project prompted him to reflect on…

Manolo Caro opposes glorifying drug violence in movies, but he acknowledges the importance of addressing a related issue: the children of those involved in drug trafficking. These children suffer greatly, are often orphaned, and live in fear, which is why he created the film “Down the Rabbit Hole”. Caro emphasizes the need for society to…

Honeymoonish is delightful, with strong performances and beautiful settings. However, it follows a familiar formula by presenting a Kuwaiti twist on the enemies-to-lovers storyline. In this unconventional romantic comedy, the main characters begin with a marriage of convenience before gradually developing their romantic relationship. Originally named Shahr Zii Aleasal, Honeymoonish is a contemporary romantic comedy…

In “Honeymoonish,” which debuted on Netflix worldwide on Monday and is directed by Lebanese filmmaker Elie El Semaan, a young man, Hamad, and a woman, Noor find themselves in dire situations, leading them to consider marriage as the only solution. Boushahri portrays Hamad, a young Kuwaiti businessman whose plans for a major family business launch…