Navigating Cultural Identity In his most recent captivating documentary, “Nowhere Near,” avant-garde filmmaker Miko Revereza endeavors to cast a spiritually longing spotlight on his Filipino family. He delicately captures their journey in a desperate quest for a semblance of societal normalcy. While grappling with the search for his family’s true roots and navigating the pervasive…
Introduction The much-anticipated Season 2 of the popular Max series, “Our Flag Means Death,” is back, and here is our official review, free from any spoilers. Taika Waititi’s Unique Brand in TV Land Taika Waititi, known for his unique comedic style, continues to shine in the realm of television, despite lukewarm reactions to his recent…
Introduction The Swan is the second of four Wes Anderson short films adapted for Netflix from the back catalog of Roald Dahl, which the streamer paid a pretty penny for. At a mere 17 minutes, the film is a brief but powerful exploration of bullying and resiliency that leans more into Dahl’s prose than it…
Wes Anderson’s Unique Adaptation Wes Anderson’s third short film in his series of Roald Dahl adaptations for Netflix, “The Rat Catcher,” deliberately embraces idiosyncrasy. It takes a dark dive into madness, given an oddly endearing quality through astute animation. A Blend of Humor and Horror There’s a lot happening here; touches of humor mingled with…
Familiar Grounds “57 Seconds” is a 2023 sci-fi B-movie featuring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman. However, it takes roughly 57 seconds to realize that it treads familiar ground in the realm of time travel. The irony seems unintentional. A Decent Offering In the grand scheme, this isn’t too bad. Freeman, a respected actor, seems comfortable…
Introduction Chloe Domont’s Fair Play marks a significant stride in the resurgence of the erotic thriller genre. In this official review of the 2023 movie, we’ll delve into it without giving away any spoilers. While once dominated by high-budget productions with star-studded casts like Basic Instinct, and even relegated to straight-to-video releases, an evolving understanding…
‘Lost In The Stars’ (2023): About Release date: December 25, 2022 (China) Directors: Rui Cui, Liu Xiang Screenplay: Chen Sicheng, Gu Shuyi, Yin Yixiong Box office: 486.1 million USD Based on: A Trap for Lonely Man; by film by Alexey Korenev; A Trap for Lonely Man; by play by Robert Thomas Chinese: 消失的她 Artistic Allure: Lost in the Stars and Starry Night A Dual Sensation…
