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Riyad Mammadyarov

Riyad Mammadyarov

I am a graduate of New York University and am currently pursuing my master's degree in cinema studies at the same institution. My passion for films knows no bounds! It warms my heart and inspires zeal to talk movies with fellow cinephiles. Have any questions, comments or just want to chat? Email me at riyad.mamedyarov@gmail.com

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Virtual Reality – ‘Normal Day’ is the Embodiment of Empathy

by Riyad Mammadyarov December 29, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Aayushman Pandey’s, Alexia Kyriakopoulou’s and Natasha Babenko’s stirring documentary, Normal Day, proves that virtual reality is the next frontier for empathetic storytelling

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Film Review: ‘Downsizing’

by Riyad Mammadyarov December 22, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Alexander Payne’s most whimsical film yet, ‘Downsizing,’ is a modest ecocritical work that oscillates between multiple themes while seldom maintaining the focus needed to investigate any which one

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Film Review: ‘Molly’s Game’

by Riyad Mammadyarov December 21, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Famed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut is an entertaining accomplishment that delivers an engaging experience that will leave one thoroughly satisfied

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Aaron Sorkin, Jessica Chastain and Michael Cera Hit ‘Molly’s Game’ Red Carpet

by Riyad Mammadyarov December 19, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Molly’s Game Director-writer Aaron Sorkin and stars graced the red carpet for the NYC premiere

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Film Review: ‘I, Tonya’

by Riyad Mammadyarov December 4, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Craig Gillespie returns to his inherently bizarre cinematic interests with his latest feature, I, Tonya.

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Film Review: ‘Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story’

by Riyad Mammadyarov November 22, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Beauty exists in a dichotomous plane of existence

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NYCF: Guys We Fu@#ked Podcast Talks Bestiality, Fetishes, and Anti Slut-Shaming

by Riyad Mammadyarov November 9, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

The whip-smart comedy duo Sorry About Last Night featuring comedians Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson of the infamous Guys We Fu@#ked: the Anti Slut-Shaming Podcast discuss changing paradigms, bestiality, and not being ashamed at the size of your nipples.

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DeWanda Wise Graces The Knockturnal’s November/December Digital Cover

by Riyad Mammadyarov November 4, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Photo By Jason Bell

DeWanda Wise is proving to be one of the most charming and adroit young talents out there today.

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New York Comedy Festival: The Second City Teaches Us Improv

by Riyad Mammadyarov November 2, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

The New York Comedy Festival gave fans the opportunity to hone their comedic skills with a famed The Second City’s improv class.

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Film Review: ’78/52′

by Riyad Mammadyarov October 14, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic sequence is gone over with a fine toothed comb in this adroit yet rather simplistic documentary 

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