My last two reviews focused on similar ideas like sweeping cityscapes and people out in the streets protesting or something for one reason or another. After doing some research, I’ve discovered something a little different that twists all of those elements in a somewhat unique way. What is this film called? Well, it’s a little … More Vexille: Still Human in Dire Times
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