<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[New York Close-up Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Close-Up Film Reviews]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:28:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan’s Star-Studded Epic 'The Odyssey' Confirms Summer Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood’s ultimate visionary, Christopher Nolan, is officially back with what is already being hailed as his most visually ambitious project yet: a massive big-screen adaptation of Homer’s ancient poem, The Odyssey. Shot on location across the rugged landscapes of Morocco, Greece, Iceland, and Scotland, Nolan is reportedly blending historical realism with his signature cinematic grit, presenting the mythological interventions of ancient gods as striking natural phenomena.  The hype...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/christopher-nolan-s-star-studded-epic-the-odyssey-confirms-summer-release-date</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c3226a178a38b32ca1ab1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_15b7a364e7074f2cbc3a4654c0f98ffb~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_946,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $370M Horror Sensation 'Obsession' Finally Hits Digital Platforms—With a Twist!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The low-budget horror thriller Obsession, which completely dominated movie theaters earlier this year, has officially made its highly anticipated debut on premium video-on-demand platforms. Defying all industry expectations, the terrifying indie hit managed to gross a staggering $370 million worldwide, locking its place as one of the biggest and most profitable box office surprises of the year.  However, there is a catch for streaming fans. While the film is now available for premium digital...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/the-370m-horror-sensation-obsession-finally-hits-digital-platforms-with-a-twist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c2dbbf7b480551f167a36</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:48:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_6072613056ba4cf59e75c5e9deefc037~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_946,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside 'Leo the Raptor': The Monster We Carry Within - Interview with Director Brian Smith and Producer Ada Simbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself? How did you get interested in the world of filmmaking, and did you receive any academic training in this field? I am writer and filmmaker from Delaware. I didn’t receive any formal training for writing or directing. I’ve been learning on the go. Where does the short film Leo the Raptor sit in your filmography, and how did the core idea for this film first come to you? Brian: Leo is my fourth completed short film. My core idea was...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/brian-smith-ada-simbo-interview-leo-the-raptor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4af7a8f7b480551f13c5c7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:42:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_91174599c22c459fb1f5c63647d4acac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noumenon, A Short Documentary by Maya Theresia, Janna Kyllästinen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noumenon is an experimental short film reflecting on the relation between reality and perception from a neuroscience perspective, and its...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/noumenon-a-short-documentary-by-maya-theresia-janna-kyll%C3%A4stinen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c39eaaaa65c61732b3dd76</guid><category><![CDATA[For the Love of Movies]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_0e14aaef020e4b21a148854e9162c36b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Interview with the Director Reginald Baskerville on "Cappadonna's That's My Word! Incarceration: How to Stay Alive &#38; Free"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reginald Baskerville is an artist and educator. He learned his art while attending Morgan State University in Baltimore City. While there...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/an-interview-with-the-director-reginald-baskerville-on-cappadonna-s-that-s-my-word-incarceration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bdd0efefd67e3d7e3f775d</guid><category><![CDATA[Interview]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:31:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_b7edb046ea2842d481bd9ec1e90fcaa8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lived in Bodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[An artist reflects on some of the meaningful projects she has worked on with themes of empowering women, working through trauma and grief...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/lived-in-bodies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e892006825113d34c8c2eb</guid><category><![CDATA[For the Love of Movies]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:18:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_c7f6569271704d8b8639a53bac4f4e49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_851,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Far Are You Willing to Go? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Interview with Nick Lyon &#38; Serah Henesey about The Surprise Visit Nick Lyon is an award-winning American / German filmmaker who has...]]></description><link>https://www.closeupfilmreviews.com/post/how-far-are-you-willing-to-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e8783b562fc18d5c082bca</guid><category><![CDATA[Interview]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:31:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/325517_932fc9f1252d43abb43517fe6b3d429d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_886,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tokyo Cine Mag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Interview with Jonathan Sawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please tell us about yourself. 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