Daily Archives: June 15, 2021

Skater Girl (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): When skateboarding comes into her rural town

Posted on June 15, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix film “Skater Girl”, which was released on last Friday, is a likable coming-of-age story about one young ordinary Indian girl who becomes a little more active via skateboarding. While it does not have much surprise as rolling from one … Continue reading →

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Akilla’s Escape (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A cycle of violence he wants to escape

Posted on June 15, 2021 by kaist455

“Akilla’s Escape” frustrated me more than once during my viewing. The movie tries to explore the cycle of violence over generations via two connected stories, but it is glaringly deficient in terms of storytelling and characterization in addition to often … Continue reading →

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Miss Juneteenth (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): She lives and dreams through her daughter

Posted on June 15, 2021 by kaist455

“Miss Juneteenth” is a plain but heartfelt drama about a hard-working mother who lives and dreams through her daughter. While this is surely a familiar type of tale to you especially you are a seasoned moviegoer like me, the movie … Continue reading →

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