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Review: Sean Durkin’s ‘The Iron Claw’ Turns Passion Into Obsession

As someone who grew up a fan of wrestling but had little knowledge of the pre-WWE generations, including the legendary Von Erich family, I was certainly interested in what a biographical film based on this family could add to my enjoyment of the entertainment sport. I also had never seen any of director Sean Durkin's previous films (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest, this year's "Dead Ringers" series) before watching The Iron Claw, so for me personally, the main draws were definitely the subject matter and cast, who will undoubtedly get some sort of recognition & accolades during the awards season this year. One of the film's most resonant themes is the exploration of how passion can transform into an unhealthy obsession, even more so when passed down through generations and driven by the overwhelming weight of rigid parenting. The Iron Claw tells a tragic story that unravels the mental health struggles, overwhelming pressure, and stifling lack of freedom that accompany the burden of carrying on a family legacy, in this case, in the world of professional wrestling. Durkin carefully navigates the delicate ...
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Now Playing on Netflix Final Trailer for Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ Film

"Now even though you're the King, you're quite taken with me. In celebration of the release of the film for streaming on Netflix worldwide, Netflix has debuted one final 60-second promo trailer for Bradley Cooper's Maestro. It's another triumphant look at this film about the life of this great conductor. It first premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and it also played at NYFF. Maestro is a "towering love story" chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love. Co-written by, produced by, directed by, and starring Cooper, starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, with Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Josh Hamilton, Gideon Glick, Sam Nivola, Alexa Swinton, and Miriam Shor. One of the best things about Maestro is the cinematography by DP Matthew Libatique, which is featured plenty in this final trailer. If you're interested to see how Cooper handles this story about Bernstein, then this is a must watch film - add to ...