Daily Archives: January 19, 2019

Brexit (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Behind Brexit

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When I encountered the trailer of British TV movie “Brexit”, I wondered whether it was too early to make a film about Brexit. After all, Britain and its government and people are still struggling with the ongoing consequence of that … Continue reading →

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The Hate U Give (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): She won’t be quiet at all

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“The Hate U Give”, which is based on the novel of the same name by Angie Thomas, handles a timely subject with earnest care and compassion. Through the intimate human story of a young girl who becomes a lot more … Continue reading →

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What They Had (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): As they are losing her

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Calmly observing one family struggling with their difficult personal matter, “What They Had” gives us an intimate drama packed with small but effective emotional moments which let us understand and emphasize with its main characters. As one of them is … Continue reading →

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