Daily Archives: November 10, 2020

The Final Year (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The final year of the Obama administration

Posted on November 10, 2020 by kaist455

It is hard for me not to become nostalgic while watching Greg Barker’s documentary film “The Final Year”, which closely looks into the inner workings of the Obama administration during its final year. At that time, many of us were … Continue reading →

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Kajillionaire (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Stuck with her small-time crook parents

Posted on November 10, 2020 by kaist455

“Kajillionaire” is as quirky and charming as you can expect from Miranda July, who previously delighted us with “Me and You and Everyone We Know” (2005) and “The Future” (2011). Like these two films, the movie often baffles us with … Continue reading →

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Funan (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A poignant animation film about the Cambodian genocide

Posted on November 10, 2020 by kaist455

Denis Do’s animation feature film “Funan” tells us a dark but ultimately poignant tale of human cruelty and resilience. Loosely inspired by Do’s family history associated with the Khmer Rouge revolution in Cambodia during the late 1970s, the movie often … Continue reading →