Borja Izuzquiza
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Your friendly sneaker wearing movie critic 🎥 👟 sunshinestatecineplex.com IG: @borja_izuzquiza
#SXSW
2026 Review: THE DADS
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THE DADS – Fishers’ Follow-Up Revisits Subjects During Urgent Times
THE DADS expands Luchina Fisher's short, following a group of fathers of non-gender-conforming children. The documentary is needed at this moment.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/20/sxsw-2026-review-the-dads/
4 days ago
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#sxsw
Review: HOKUM
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SXSW 2026: HOKUM — Make Sure to Wear Your Brown Pants
Adam Scott leads Damian McCarthy's HOKUM, a new horror movie about a writer visiting a strange hotel supposedly haunted by a witch.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/17/sxsw-hokum-damian-mccarthy/
7 days ago
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#sxsw
Review: GRIND
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GRIND — Uneven but Effective Look into Capitalist Horrors
An anthology comedy-horror film, GRIND takes aim at the modern gig economy. It's a bit uneven, but the directors add some unique takes.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/13/sxsw-2026-review-grind/
8 days ago
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#sxsw
Review: Wishful Thinking
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SXSW 2026: WISHFUL THINKING — An Innovative Twist to a Tried-and-True Formula
WISHFUL THINKING comes from director Graham Parkes and follows a couple fighting when the literal world needs them to find a solution.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/17/sxsw-2026-wishful-thinking/
8 days ago
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#sxsw
Review: I Love Boosters
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SXSW 2026 Review: I LOVE BOOSTERS— Riley Deconstructs Capitalism Absurdity - Sunshine State Cineplex
Boots Riley is back with I LOVE BOOSTERS - a comedy crime film with a lot on its mind.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/15/sxsw-2026-review-i-love-boosters-riley-deconstructs-capitalism-absurdity/
8 days ago
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That’s a wrap for
#sxsw
2026. Always a pleasure and an honor to cover this amazing festival. Stay tuned for my review coverage. In the meantime, here’s a small sample of the past 4 days. Enjoy! 🙏🏼
#movie
#film
#filmsky
#moviesky
8 days ago
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Have a moment with this beautiful film
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#filmsky
#projecthailmary
#ryangosling
#movies
#film
#moviereview
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PROJECT HAIL MARY Review — Have a Moment With This Beautiful Film
PROJECT HAIL MARY returns Lord & Miller to the big screen, with a brilliant performance from Ryan Gosling. It earns the instant classic status.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/10/review-project-hail-mary/
15 days ago
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The Bride! is a lot. Gyllenhaal stitches together a plethora of ideas that don’t always fit, but at least provide a unique and unhinged viewing experience. Full review ⬇️
sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/07/r...
#TheBride
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#movies
#films
#filmreview
#ChristianBale
#JessieBuckley
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THE BRIDE! Review — Gyllenhaal's Ironically, Unbridled Flick
Maggie Gyllenhaal's THE BRIDE! gives Jessie Buckley her first blockbuster lead role. It's maximalist filmmaking from the start.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/03/07/review-the-bride-2026/
17 days ago
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#thebridemovie
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22 days ago
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Berlinale 2026: Narciso review
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Berlinale: NARCISO — A Relevant Look into Paraguay’s Past
Director Marcelo Martinessi follows a Rock DJ in NARCISO in the years before Alfredo “El Rubio” Stroessner took power for over thirty years.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/25/berlinale-2026-narciso/?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=jetpack_social
27 days ago
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¡Esto es PR! Thoughts on Bad Bunny’s SB LX halftime show ⬇️🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
#badbunny
#puertorico
#superbowl
#superbowllx
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El Espectáculo de Medio Tiempo del Super Tazón Presentado por Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, aka Bad Bunny, dominated the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Borja breaks down what it meant to him.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/02/09/benito-antonio-martinez-ocasio-super-bowl-halftime-show-bad-bunny/
about 1 month ago
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Damn right Delroy. Congrats! 👏🏼
#oscars
#delroylindo
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2 months ago
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#LetterboxdFriday
#LastFourWatched
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#lucyliu
has never been better than in Rosemead, a harrowing tale inspired by a true story.
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#movies
#film
#moviereview
#cinema
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ROSEMEAD Review — A Descent into the Tragic Abyss
Lucy Liu stars in ROSEMEAD, a drama based on the true story of a mother trying to help her child as he suffers from mental illness.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/10/review-rosemead-lucy-liu/
2 months ago
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I’ve been super inconsistent here. So what better way to get back to it than sharing my Top 10(ish) films of 2025. Enjoy and discuss!
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#movies
#movie
#film
#films
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Top 10-ish: Borja Izuzquiza's Favorite Movies of 2025
Sunshine State Cineplex critic Borja Izuzquiza reveals his Top 10 films of 2025, including one that he saw on the festival trail that has yet to release.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2026/01/11/borja-izuzquiza-top-10-2025/
2 months ago
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A retro-futuristic vibe combined with Giacchino’s magnificent score makes First Steps pretty fantastic.
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Review: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS — An Oftentimes Fantastic Step for Marvel’s First Family
With THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, Marvel's First Family joins the MCU with a surprisingly disconnected story from the large comic series.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/07/24/fantastic-four-first-steps/
8 months ago
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It wasn’t a high bar, but this
#iknowwhatyoudidlastsummer
sequel clears it on its way to being the best film in the franchise. Check out my review here ⬇️
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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER — Robinson Hooks Audiences with Best Film in the Series
Another franchise hits twenty years old, and that means its time for the slasher reboot of I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/07/16/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-2025/
8 months ago
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Despite its shortcomings, Gunn and Corenswet capture Superman’s essence.
#superman
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SUPERMAN — Bloated and Messy but Captures His Essence
James Gunn delivers the start to a new DC Universe, using SUPERMAN to kick off the "Gods and Monsters" Chapter of his multi-media story.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/07/08/superman-james-gunn-dc-gods/
9 months ago
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#M3GAN2
abandons all horror in favor of preposterous absurdity. Check out my review here ⬇️
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M3GAN 2.0 — M2: Rise of a New Genre for the Franchise
M3GAN is back in M3GAN 2.0, an attempt to shift the genre of the killer AI doll movie to a more action-focused premise. Allison Williams returns.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/06/29/m3gan-2-0-review-borja/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR45rLIdwMhUj8QVXgpBnuLhBfAdV5lIhxwF3b3g1Lm6CP-BgDmDuz4uEtel5g_aem_GoTxGeHwfOS-vmlQ3w2oLw
9 months ago
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Elio reaches towards “infinity and beyond”. It might not get there, but is still a sweet voyage. Check out my review here ⬇️
sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/06/19/r...
#pixar
#elio
#disney
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ELIO — A Sweet Space Voyage Retraces Familiar Territory
Pixar Animation returns with an original animated feature in ELIO. A young boy hopes to be abducted by aliens, and his wish comes true.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/06/19/review-elio-pixar-borja/
9 months ago
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Quick Reaction ⬇️
#F1
#F1TheMovie
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9 months ago
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If you love the original
#howtotrainyourdragon
, you’ll love this one
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The How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Remake is Loyal to a Fault but Endearing
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON returns in live-action, hoping to capitalize on nostalgia. It does so, but still lands its sentimentality.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/06/13/how-to-train-your-dragon-2025/
9 months ago
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11 months ago
While Coming-of-Age stories might feel played out, DICIANNOVE is one of the movies that proves there's still room to explore.
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Florida Film Festival: DICIANNOVE — Tortorici Stuns with a Layered Coming of Age Story
While Coming-of-Age stories might feel played out, DICIANNOVE is one of the movies that proves there's still room to explore.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/05/04/fff2025-diciannove-tortorici/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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While WHEN FALL IS COMING seems like a relaxing movie about an idyllic life, mystery slowly creeps into the tale in unexpected ways.
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Florida Film Festival: WHEN FALL IS COMING — Sneaks Around in Unrelenting Mystery
While WHEN FALL IS COMING seems like a relaxing movie about an idyllic life, mystery slowly creeps into the tale in unexpected ways.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/05/04/fff2025-when-fall-is-coming/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Taking the MCU back to its roots,
#THUNDERBOLTS
puts the heroes first and the spectacle second, making it an excellent new MCU flick.
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Review: THUNDERBOLTS* — Strikes New Life into the MCU
Taking the MCU back to its roots, THUNDERBOLTS* puts the heroes first and the spectacle second, making it an excellent new MCU flick.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/04/29/thunderbolts-2025-mcu/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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@sxsw we’re ready!
#sxsw
#austin
about 1 year ago
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Led by a remarkable Anika Bootz, El Mensaje is a poignant coming of age story created under the influence of magic realism. Check out my review ⬇️
sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/02/18/e..
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#berlinfestival2025
#berlinale
#berlinfestival
#bluesky
#moviesky
@berlinfilmfestival
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EL MENSAJE (The Message) - Magical Realism & a Coming of Age Tale
Borja reviews EL MENSAJE (The Message) from Berlinale 2025. It is a poignant coming of age story about a girl serving as a animal medium.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/02/18/e..
about 1 year ago
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@berlinfilmfestival Sibling bonds are threatened after horrific accusations in The Good Sister. Review ⬇️
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#berlinale
#berlinfilmfestival
#filmsky
#moviesky
#berlinfilmfestival
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THE GOOD SISTER Tackles Bold Subjects in Impressive Debut
Borja reviews THE GOOD SISTER from Berlin. When a woman's brother is accused of rape, she must reevaluate their relationship.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/02/17/the-good-sister-fischer/
about 1 year ago
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Steven Soderbergh’s evolution in form and function sees him exploring new frontiers in the horror genre. Check out my review for
#presence
here ⬇️
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PRESENCE - Soderbergh’s Most Personal Film
Borja reviews PRESENCE - Steven Soderbergh's latest film is also among his most personal films in years. A ghost watches a family.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/02/14/review-presence-soderbergh/
about 1 year ago
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#PaddingtonInPeru
may be the silliest of the trilogy, but it’s still as sweet as marmalade. Review ⬇️
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PADDINGTON IN PERU - Silly Outing is Sweet and Essential
Borja reviews PADDINGTON IN PERU - the third live-action Paddington feature starring Ben Whishaw. A new director? No problem for Paddington.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/02/14/review-paddington-in-peru/
about 1 year ago
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Quick thoughts on
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld
about 1 year ago
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Just watched:
#captainamericabravenewworld
press screening
about 1 year ago
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Pulling for these guys for tonight’s big game 💪🏼 🗑️ 🏈
#superbowl
#flyeaglesfly
#filmsky
#moviesky
about 1 year ago
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#PaddingtonMovie
Press Screening
about 1 year ago
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Happy for
#Anora
winning Best Picture at
#CriticsChoiceAwards
but man was that a shocker!
#moviesky
#filmsky
about 1 year ago
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Even two Oscar winners don’t make this worth the pain. Check out my review here ⬇️
#filmsky
#moviesky
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Review: LOVE HURTS - Not Worth the Pain
Borja reviews LOVE HURTS - a new romantic comedy starring Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, and Marshawn Lynch. A sleeper assassin wakes up.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/02/07/love-hurts-not-worth-the-pain/
about 1 year ago
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Love Hurts Press screening
#filmsky
#moviesky
about 1 year ago
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Oftentimes self-indulgent in its ambition. Other times flat out weird. However, monumental and masterful all of the time. Read my The Brutalist review here
#filmsky
#moviesky
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THE BRUTALIST - Legacy and Self-Indulgence Define Ambition
Borja reviews THE BRUTALIST - a myth of the American Dream told by Brady Corbet. A Holocaust survivor makes a new life in Pennsylvania.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/27/the-brutalist-corbet-borja/
about 1 year ago
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Artistic musings are discussed in the humorous Not An Artist.
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#notanartist
#filmsky
#moviesky
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NOT AN ARTIST - Pappas & Teicher Propose Engaging Musings
Borja reviews NOT AN ARTIST, a new comedy about the art of... art. It is directed by Alexi Pappas & Jeremy Teicher, and stars RZA.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/28/not-an-artist-pappas-teicher/#notanartist
about 1 year ago
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Phoebe Dynevor helps elevate Neil Burger’s Inheritance. Check out my review ⬇️
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#inheritancemovie
#moviesky
#filmsky
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Review: INHERITANCE - Dynevor Leads a Solid Spy Adventure
Borja reviews INHERITANCE - a spy thriller starring Phoebe Dynevor and Rhys Ifans. This is a lo-fi, more grounded film about spycraft.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/24/inheritance-borja-2025/
about 1 year ago
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Have a great Tuesday everyone!! ✌🏼#kotd
#yoursneakersaredope
#wearyourkicks
#sneakers
#sneakerhead
#kicks
#nike
#airjordan
#basketball
#Jordan
#sneakersky
about 1 year ago
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Despite its flaws,
#WolfManMovie
tells a touching story of family tragedy.
sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/17/r...
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Review: WOLF MAN Lacks Cohesion, Yet Packs Sentimentality
Borja reviews WOLF MAN - the 2025 remake of the iconic horror icon from director Leigh Whannell. It stars Christopher Abbott & Julia Garner.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/17/review-wolf-man-2025-borja/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2mp7Qf1LtwQ8VzvN6RsB-Vrh_HEbXmsQI8QpOGJsZlqtvpTCjtV63zAsA_aem_g-U_Z-1IpWzQ3k9UGfqlpA
about 1 year ago
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#FIREFRIDAYS
is back!! Let’s gooo!! ✌🏼#kotd
#yoursneakersaredope
#wearyourkicks
#sneakers
#sneakerhead
#kicks
#nike
#airjordan
#basketball
#Jordan
#Jordan11
#sneakersky
about 1 year ago
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Happy morning! Hope everyone has an awesome Thursday!! ✌🏼#kotd
#yoursneakersaredope
#wearyourkicks
#sneakers
#sneakerhead
#kicks
#nike
#airjordan
#basketball
#Jordan
#Jordan4
#sneakersky
about 1 year ago
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#wolfmanmovie
press screening
#moviesky
#filmsky
about 1 year ago
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It’s been a minute…#sneakersky
#kicks
#kotd
#wearyourkicks
#nike
#airjordans
#sneakerhead
about 1 year ago
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Borja Izuzquiza
Sunshine State Cineplex
about 1 year ago
After completing our nominations earlier in the week, our staff members voted on our 2024 Sunny Award winners. Conclave broke through in a big way. Right behind it, Sing Sing, and The Substance found love, with more than a dozen other winning films.
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The 2024 Sunny Award Winners – Conclave Takes Best Picture, The Substance & Sing Sing Win 3 Each
After completing our nominations earlier in the week, our staff members voted on our 2024 Sunny Award winners. Using a ranked voting system, each member noted their top 3 in each category, and we awarded points appropriately. The final results are listed below, and Conclave broke through in a big way. Right behind it, Sing Sing, and The Substance…
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/07/the-2024-sunny-award-winners/
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Here it is. Another end of year list for your reading pleasure. My 10 favorite movies of 2024. Enjoy!!
#moviesky
#filmsky
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Borja Izuzquiza's Top 10 of 2024: A Look Back
Borja Izuzquiza's Top 10 Films of 2024 has everything from massive hits and critical favorites, to underseen documentaries and gross-out horror.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/07/borja-izuzquizas-top-10-2024/
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
The 2024 Sunny Awards – Sunshine State Cineplex’s Staff Picks the Best of the Year We had another great year in the film landscape, with a surprising amount of diversity among its best movies. While 2024 does not have many movies instantly celebrated as "masterpieces," there have been dozens of…
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The 2024 Sunny Awards – Sunshine State Cineplex’s Staff Picks the Best of the Year
We had another great year in the film landscape, with a surprising amount of diversity among its best movies. While 2024 does not have many movies instantly celebrated as "masterpieces," there have been dozens of great genre flicks to celebrate. With so many unique films and movies, our staff contributed to celebrate the best in film with the 2024 Sunny Awards.
https://sunshinestatecineplex.com/2025/01/05/the-2024-sunny-awards/
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about 1 year ago
Best Picture Winner: Anora
#AnoraFilm
@neon-rated.bsky.social
#CACF2024
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