46 Years Later, Does the Original Halloween Movie Still Hold Up?

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John Carpenter’s “Halloween” made its debut in movie theaters back in October 1978 and swiftly transformed into a timeless classic. Over nearly four and a half decades, “Halloween” has stood tall as the quintessential Halloween horror film, often recognized as the genesis of the contemporary slasher genre. With its chilling and enigmatic antagonist Michael Myers, an impressive young actress Jamie Lee Curtis portraying Laurie Strode, and a skilled crew behind the scenes, this movie has consistently been hailed by horror enthusiasts as one of the must-watch slasher films.

September 5 Review: Superb Thriller Ranks Among the Year’s Best Films

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On the 5th of September, 1972, a group of eight individuals from the Black September Organization in Palestine launched an attack on the Munich Olympics in West Germany. They took Israeli athletes hostage, culminating in a tragic event that was broadcast live to a shocked audience around the world. Approximately 900 million viewers had the chilling experience of witnessing a global crisis unfold for the first time through satellite transmission. The film “September 5” recounts the desperate efforts by the ABC Sports team as they strive to report an appalling incident that continues to echo today. Exceptionally well-acted and edited, this movie brims with tension, worry, and unwavering professionalism for a heart-stopping 90 minutes. “September 5” is a riveting thriller that competes fiercely for the title of best film of the year.

Tokyo: Hirokazu Koreeda Talks Filmmaking With ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Director Payal Kapadia

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Hirokazu Koreeda openly shared that he’d been eager to engage in a thorough conversation with Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, following their first encounter when they screened her movie “All We Imagine as Light” at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. That long-awaited talk finally happened on Tuesday, during the TIFF Lounge discussion series, which took place at the luxurious Lexus Cafe, while Tokyo International Film Festival was ongoing.