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Gangs Stand Tall In “Blue Story” As Friendship And Violence Collide At The Center

Review by Richard Caldwell
Rating: 4/5

Gangs are present in many pockets throughout the world. Various institutions, cultures and societies have their own form of cliques, but they’re all one in the same. They’re groups of people that share common interests. Those groups may or may not include friends, family members and loved ones. However, those gangs can influence a person to distance themselves from those friends, family and loved ones. “Blue Story” is a film that covers the above mentioned areas of thought plus others.

Directed by Rapman, “Blue Story” tells the story of two friends. Their bond was created at adolescence and extended into their teenage years. Marco and Timmy both share mutual interests and acquaintances. However, they’re ultimately separated by their neighborhoods. Those neighborhoods eventually ruin their friendship and this is where the film truly finds its substance.

Overall, I really enjoyed the film. The story is a familiar one, but it’s more relevant today than ever. Opinions, relationships and geographic locations have the ability to place us in boxes and separate us from people whom we share common interests. It’s been that way throughout the lifespan of humanity. “Blue Story” touches on that fact perfectly, but with a backdrop of gang culture. As individuals, those we love may separate us from those with our best interests in mind. Do we allow them to do so or do we end the cycle?

Naomi Watts And Sean Penn Star In This IMN “Movie Of The Week,” “Fair Game”

Discovering great films is something we do well at IMN. Weekends are perfect for catching up on these films.

This weekend we caught up with “Fair Game,” a 2011 film starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. Relax this evening and visit this IMN “Movie of the Week” with us!

Markus Castro’s Award-Winning Swedish Feature “GHABE” Releases This October From GVN Releasing

Markus Castro’s award-winning Swedish feature GHABE releases this October from GVN Releasing.

A Syrian refugee explores the mystical Swedish forests and his own traumatic memories of the war, while battling the local racism and ignoring his over protective cousin, warning him not to endanger his application for residence permit because he is falling in love with a local woman only to find out how deep the racism really goes. Stars Adel Darwish, Nathalié Williamsdotter, and Ahmad Fadel.

GHABE, in select theaters this from 10/16 and On Demand 10/20.

GHABE screens at the Film Noir Cinema in Brooklyn from October 16 and is available On Demand October 20.

Laemmle Theaters To Add Virtual Theatrical Screenings Of “Last Call” Starting Friday, September 25

Laemmle theaters will add virtual theatrical screenings of the critically acclaimed LAST CALL from Friday September 25.

LAST CALL stars Daved Wilkins (The Mindy Project) and Sarah Booth (The Moodys) in a film that follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college. The split screen feature showcases both characters in real-time as they navigate a life-changing conversation.

The film,the latest for award-winning filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth, is presented in a split-screen format over real time across two long takes shot simultaneously.

Katherine Heigl And Ashton Kutcher Star In This IMN “Movie Of The Week,” “Killers”

Discovering great films is something we do well at IMN. Weekends are perfect for catching up on these films.

This weekend we caught up with “Killers,” a 2010 film starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher. Relax this evening and visit this IMN “Movie of the Week” with us!