Danny Madden’s full length film Beast Beast is a coming-of-age story that suffers an identity crisis.
“To All The Boys” Sequel Does It Again P.S. We Still Love You!
The sequel hits Netflix right before Valentine’s Day and makes us fall in love all over again with Lara Jean, Peter, and now, John Ambrose McClaren!
“The Last Full Measure”: Sebastian Stan Leads Impeccably Cast Inspiring Film
Strong acting and impactful storytelling give life to this Vietnam War drama starring some MCU familiars!
Sundance 2020: Bruce Lee Reminds Us to “Be Water”
When watching this Bao Nguyen documentary about Bruce Lee, it’s hard not to get knocked over by the ambition and endurance of Be Water‘s subject. Born in Hong Kong and growing up in San Francisco, Be Water examines Bruce Lee’s rise into stardom, the struggles he was forced to face […]
Sundance 2020: Edson Oda’s “Nine Days” is Beautiful and Strange
In his feature debut, Edson Oda crafts a story about life and death, one that examines human nature and reincarnation. It might seem like an exaggeration but Nine Days truly feels like it touches the soul with its story. Melding together art and philosophy with an earnest touch, Oda crafts […]
Sundance 2020: “Sylvie’s Love” is Sweet, Smooth, and a Bit Simple
If pure chemistry could propel a love story, then that story is Sylvie’s Love. Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha swirl around each other as Sylvie Farrell and Robert Hunter, in a beautiful period piece set in the 1950s. While the film undeniably has weaknesses, there’s something about the charming, saccharine […]
Sundance 2020: “Assassins” Explores the Shocking Murder of Kim Jong Nam
For many, the name Kim Jong Un is infamous. But his elder brother and once-heir to the leadership of North Korea, Kim Jong-Nam might be unfamiliar. Assassins uncovers the story of the two women involved in the assassination of Kim Jong Nam at the Kuala Lumpur airport in February of […]
Pick up the Parasite Blu Ray Today!
Pick up the Parasite Blu Ray today and join me in rooting for a Best Director win. It’s worth getting over the 1-inch barrier of subtitles.
Sundance 2020: “Minari” Steals Our Hearts and Our Pick For Best Film of the Year
I don’t care if it’s only January. This is my favorite movie of the year. It’s been decided. In this semi-autobiographical story by director Lee Isaac Chung, Minari tells the story of a struggling young Korean-American family who has recently moved onto a farm in Arkansas in the ’80s. The […]
Sundance 2020: “The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me” Review
There’s a quiet and contemplative nature to The Mountains Are a Dream That Call to Me. It’s almost monastic in its adherence to silent thoughtfulness. Embodying more a feeling than a narrative, The Mountains is set in the Himalayas in Nepal. In this first feature by Cedric Cheung-Lau, we journey […]
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