Step into the serene world of Wim Wenders’ 'Perfect Days,' where Koji Yakusho's portrayal of a Tokyo toilet cleaner transcends the mundane, inviting viewers to find magic in the minutiae of everyday life.
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Opinion piece on Julio Torres’ directorial debut- PROBLEMISTA, a surreal, magic realism piece (written, directed and acted by him) is definitely not for everyone, and that’s okay. Some may get it, some won’t, and that’s the beauty of it.
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Yorgos Lanthimos' 2023 film "poor things" tells us that life is not just black and white, but rather layers and spectrums of colors in various hues and saturations. It's a memorable, surreal sensory feat- it's visually enticing and appealing, sonically engaging (the sound design, omg), emotionally captivating and mentally challenging the audience to think and reflect on a lot of the themes presented in this film.
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Kayla Abuda Galang's 2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Grand Jury Prize award-winning film "When You Left Me On That Boulevard" takes the audience directly in the heart of most Filipino-American family holiday gatherings
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In an age where anyone can upload their music to YouTube or Soundcloud, the pop genre is oversaturated with choices, and it's easy for a voice to get lost. Reneé Rapp, however, demands to be heard. The reason why I believe Rapp stands out from the pack as an honest and true voice of Gen-Z is the nature of her lyrics. They curl with anger. The words themselves seethe and bite. She pulls no punches. Rapp isn’t trying to placate older generations with politeness and acceptance of the shit show we were all born into; she is fucking pissed.
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Shortcomings" delves into the rich tapestry of Asian American experiences, offering a thought-provoking exploration of identity, relationships, and the complex nuances within the community. With standout performances from Justin H. Min and Sherry Cola, Randall Park's directorial debut delivers a candid and impactful cinematic journey that challenges stereotypes and leaves audiences pondering the uncharted territories of human nature.
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This Amazon Prime video gem, tucked away from the usual mainstream buzz, was an absolute wild ride! At the heart of "SWARM" is Andrea "Dre" Greene, brought to life with sheer brilliance by Dominique Fishback. Her portrayal is like a siren's call that draws you into this eerie world of obsession and mayhem. You'll find yourself strangely addicted to this show, and yes, I must confess, I became a stan for Dominique. I became stan watching a stan-turned-murderer.
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JOYRIDE (written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao, Adele Lim), Directed by Adele Lim) is a heart-warming, raunchy, unapologetic ride of a film about self-discovery, community, identity and friendships.
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Experience the captivating world of Netflix's BEEF, a masterful work by Lee Sung Jin and an exceptional cast. With its layers of entanglements and parallel lives, this raw and dynamic series takes you on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. From stellar performances to stunning visuals, BEEF is an emotionally charged tale that demands your attention.
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We all lie. We lie so we don’t hurt people’s feelings, or we lie so we can protect ourselves from the repercussions of the truth. You Hurt My Feelings explores what happens when you find out you’ve been lied to by the person you trust the most.
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Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav De Waele) are best friends who share intimate moments, innocently spending countless nights together as thirteen-year-old playmates usually do.
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Park Chan Wook’s 2022 film “Decision to Leave,” is a lot about show, don’t tell. The ebb and flow of tension is the heart that connects the pieces of this film together.
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Todd Field’s Tár is a relatively long film that generously explores the psyche and the life of its main character Lydia. It’s a commentary on cancel culture.
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Director Mia Hansen-Løve’s ONE FINE MORNING (Un Beau Matin) delicately takes you on the different pages of Sandra Kienzler’s life (played brilliantly by Léa Seydoux).
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A24’s Aftersun is a beautiful collage of vague patches of melancholia directed by Charlotte Wells.
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If you’ve seen director Ruben Östlund’s other Cannes Palme D’Or winning film The Square, it’s clear that he has a knack for parodying professions that can seem pretentious, by doing so, taking audiences for a wild ride while also providing social commentary on the rich and famous.
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THE WHITE CROW is a story about one of the most famous ballet dancers of the 20th century – Rudolf Nureyev during the Height of the cold war when the Soviet Union’s best dancers toured the west. Academy Award Nominated Writer David Hare and director Ralph Fiennes helmed this film that tells a tale of success in subversion.
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We are about waist deep in the race that is Oscar season. This is the season we pay full observance to the politics of film recognition established by the The Weinstein Company LLC . So where do film lovers of every kind turn to find out which films belong to this year’s cream of the crop?
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