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PUBLICATION: SUPER HERO HYPE
10 Best Superhero, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films of 2023

"The best proof in a long time that good science fiction is about ideas more than effects"

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PUBLICATION: CINE GODS
Rating: 4/4

"An early contender for best movie of the year."

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PUBLICATION: THE INDEPEDENT CRITIC
Rating: 3.5/4

"Backwards Faces is proof that with a good script, talented cast, visionary direction, and a wormhole that it actually can work."

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PUBLICATION: FILM-AUTHORITY
Rating: 4/5

"...with two multi-faceted central acting performances in remarkably demanding roles, Backwards Faces is a mind-melting freak-out to savour; if you like smart sci-fi comedy, look no further."

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PUBLICATION: SPECIAL MARK
Rating: 5/5

"A script that will have you thinking deeply while laughing out loud at the same time."

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PUBLICATION: GH MOVIE FREAK
Rating: 7/10

"...for an indie small-budget film, this was very well executed. A complex story told well in the simplest of ways."

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PUBLICATION: HUB PAGES
Rating: 6/10

"Imagination and skill over budget wins every time."

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PUBLICATION: TAP INTO NEW PROVIDENCE
 

April 10, 2023

New Providence Native, Chris Aresco, Debuts First Feature Film 'Backwards Faces'

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PUBLICATION: MOVIE REVIEWS 101
Rating: 4 Stars

"The lead performances are great..."

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PUBLICATION: WORTH TWO HOURS
Rating: B

"A clever film, examining the human impact of the “many worlds” quantum theory..."

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PUBLICATION: SHOUTOUT LA

 

September 12, 2022

Meet Chris Aresco Independent Film Maker

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INTERVIEW: THE VAN SHOW

 

December, 2022

Filmmaker Chris Aresco interviewed on THE VAN SHOW

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PUBLICATION: SCREEN RANT
10 Movies With A 100% Rating On Rotten Tomatoes 

"...makes smart use of the limited resources..."

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PUBLICATION: MOVIE STEVE
Rating: 4/5

"...not just a remarkable achievement but a fantastic film, ingenious, smart, funny, fast moving and ingenious (it’s worth saying twice)."

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PUBLICATION: THE AU REVIEW
Rating: 3.5/5

"In a time when originality in film isn’t as prevalent you have to hand it to the creatives behind the film for refusing to sugarcoat their ideas."

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PUBLICATION: NERDLY
Rating: 4/5

"What Aresco has done is take an interesting sci-fi concept which hints at larger things outside its confined settings, only to utilise the low-budget setting to its advantage."

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PUBLICATION: HOY SALE CINE
Rating: 8/10

"...an out of the ordinary Sci-Fi Comedy about finding out who we really are deep down, becoming an essay on behavioral patterns and the pursue of the best possible outcome for our nonsensical existence."

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PUBLICATION: TAP INTO HOBOKEN

Meet Chris Aresco: Hoboken Filmmaker Behind ‘Backwards Faces’

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PUBLICATION: MOVIE MARKER
 

March 30, 2023

‘Backwards Faces’

Sets April Release Date

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PUBLICATION: SPL!NG
Rating: 6/10

"Backwards Faces is a niche film that capitalizes on its edgy dexterity to turn its high-minded discussion and indie spirit into something unconventional yet effective."

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PUBLICATION: FILM THREAT
Rating: 6.5/10

"What I like about films like Backwards Faces...is that the bare-bones nature of it all forces the story and acting to be strong enough to hold the viewer’s interest."

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PUBLICATION: VOYAGE LA

 

March 8, 2023

Daily Inspiration: Meet Chris Aresco

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PUBLICATION: THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 

November 15, 2022

Other Worlds Film Festival Lineup Announcement

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