A Rare Find I connected with and loved this movie far beyond I expected. First, the fact that this is a movie you can safely watch with anyone—no propaganda, no politics, no religious views, no LGBT themes, no kissing or sex. Which is very rare in movies right now. Even cartoons have somehow fallen into
Being Black and watching a white man dance around as a CGI monkey in this day and age — I’ll be honest, I thought this was going to be an awkward watch. I knew I was going to hate it. You know that feeling when you’ve already decided on the hate before you even press play?
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Biographies are always a hit or miss, especially to people who are fiercely loyal fans of whoever you are portraying. Sanju (2018 directed by Rajkumar Hirani) is based on the controversial life of Indian actor Sanjay Dutt, and this is his life story. Now for me, I went into this movie completely blind, not knowing
Now this, I watched because of the high ratings on MyDramaList. I’m not new to Park Hyung-sik. I watched Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017) and Happiness (2021), both of which I absolutely loved. I’m also not really into palace politics. Historical dramas have never been my first choice. What always pulls me in are stories
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Ever thought of growing old? Will you remain with your memories, or will they slowly disappear? When you think of it more deeply, it is actually a terrifying thought—living all these 80 to 100 years building a lifetime of love, lessons, and laughter, only for those experiences to vanish—or worse, getting stuck at a certain
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I wanted to watch something Latin American, and when I stumbled upon Memory (2023), directed by Michel Franco, the fact that it was an independent feature film felt like the ultimate cherry on top. Plus, it stars Jessica Chastain. I went into this movie genuinely excited. Unfortunately, just 30 minutes in, I found myself fast-forwarding
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Let me just say this upfront: From Scratch is for all the romantics. If you want a good tearjerker, a beautiful rom-com that punches you right in the heart, and something based on a true story—well, Tembi Locke (inspired by her memoir), opened up her diary for us. And what she gave us is a love story
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It was actually the trailer that got me hooked. And since I’m a Christian myself, I was really curious to see Ann Lee brought to life on screen. The movie is based on the real-life Ann Lee (1736–1784) , the founder of the Shakers (officially the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing). She is believed
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“Do you know why you’re here?” “yes” “Why” “I want to sue my parents.” “Why do you want to sue your parents?” “Because I was born.” That’s the court conversation between a judge and a 12-year-old. There is something about this scene that will stick with you, something relatable, especially to people like me who
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The film “Steve” dives deep into the life of a dedicated headmaster at a reform school, capturing the intense struggles of connecting with troubled teenagers. As he navigates fights, board meetings, and the looming threat of school closure, Steve’s journey reveals the profound impact of empathy and responsibility.
