Daily Archives: July 19, 2023

Barbie (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Gerwig’s silly but delightful romp with Barbies

Posted on July 19, 2023 by kaist455

Greta Gerwig’s latest film “Barbie” is a silly but delightful romp proudly embracing its glitzy artificial qualities to the end. Yes, it surely feels contradictory at times as boldly wielding messages of female empowerment and liberation via those well-known brand … Continue reading →

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God’s Country (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her isolated pain and anger

Posted on July 19, 2023 by kaist455

I had some idea about what “God’s Country” is about after watching its trailer in last year. In fact, the movie did not surprise me in that aspect when I finally watched it yesterday, but it actually surprised me in … Continue reading →

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God’s Creatures (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): After her son returns

Posted on July 19, 2023 by kaist455

It took some time for me to get accustomed to what “God’s Creatures” attempts to achieve. Subtly shrouded in moody disturbance, this little Irish psychological drama slowly and gradually unnerves us as its ordinary heroine comes to realize something horrible … Continue reading →

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