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The Breakthrough Reel

The Breakthrough Reel

Written by: James Black
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The Breakthrough Reel is where movies, dreams, and real-life journeys collide. Join James Black as he explores the power of cinema, the power of storytelling and the courage it takes to chase your dreams.

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  • Finding Humanity in Yorgos Lanthimos Films

    Finding Humanity in Yorgos Lanthimos Films
    Apr 20 2026

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    In this episode of The Breakthrough Reel, we step into the unsettling, emotional, and deeply human world of Yorgos Lanthimos.

    Afer watching Bugonia, I found myself pulled into a story about control, consequenses, and what it means to be human. From the haunting film Killing of a Sacred Deer, to the liberating journey of Poor Things,

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    24 mins
  • Sidney Presscott: Cursed or Chosen?

    Sidney Presscott: Cursed or Chosen?
    Apr 13 2026

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    In this episode of The Breakthrough Reel, I breakdown Sidney Prescott's evolution across the Scream franchise- from a young woman just trying to survive, to someone who faces her trauma head on and chooses to keep moving forward

    With so many people saying it's time to move on from her character, I had to ask the question: Is Sidney Prescott cursed... or is she choosing to fight? And in the end, I share what her journey means to me.

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    27 mins
  • Mickey17 an Overlooked 2025 Gem

    Mickey17 an Overlooked 2025 Gem
    Apr 6 2026

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    49 mins
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