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Carson Timar Diego Andaluz Nabeel Zaman Ryan McQuade

‘Nomadland’ Review: A Stunning Portrait of A Failed American Dream

On this episode of The Global Film Podcast, Editor-In-Chief and Host Diego Andaluz reviews Chloe Zhao’s latest film Nomadland. Joined by contributors Ryan McQuade (Awards Radar), Nabeel Zaman (Film Updates), and Carson Timar (Clapper), they touch on the technical and thematic strengths and shortcomings of the film, among other notable highlights.

A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the Western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Directed by Chloe Zhao (The Rider) and starring Frances McDormand (Fargo), Nomadland is a western drama that comes to select IMAX theaters on January 29th and Hulu on February 19th. Listen to our review below or here on your preferred podcast platform.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Carson Timar Diego Andaluz Nabeel Zaman Ryan McQuade

‘Black Bear’ Review: An Intriguingly Layered Puzzle That Begs to be Solved

On this episode of The Global Film Podcast, Editor-In-Chief and Host Diego Andaluz reviews Lawrence Michael Levine’s latest film Black Bear. Joined by contributors Ryan McQuade (Awards Radar), Nabeel Zaman (Film Updates), and Carson Timar (Clapper), they touch on the technical and thematic strengths and shortcomings of the film, among other notable highlights.

At a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quickly falls into a calculated game of desire, manipulation, and jealousy, unaware of how dangerously intertwined their lives will soon become.

Directed by Lawrence Michael Levine and starring Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation), Christopher Abbot (Possessor), and Sarah Gadon (Enemy), Black Bear is a comedic thriller that comes to VOD platforms on December 4th. Listen to our review below or here on your favorite podcast platform.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Carson Timar Diego Andaluz Nabeel Zaman Ryan McQuade

‘Mank’ Review: A Technical Masterwork Upheld by a Surprisingly Timely Narrative

On this episode of The Global Film Podcast, Editor-In-Chief and Host Diego Andaluz reviews David Fincher’s latest film Mank. Joined by contributors Ryan McQuade (Awards Radar), Nabeel Zaman (Film Updates), and Carson Timar (Clapper), they touch on the technical and thematic strengths and shortcomings of the film, among other notable highlights.

In Mank, 1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.

Directed by David Fincher and starring Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) and Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!), Mank is a political drama that comes to theaters of November 13th and Netflix on December 4th. Listen to our review below or here on your favorite podcast platform.

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Rating: 4 out of 5.