Daily Archives: August 29, 2023

Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Escaping for redemption

“Captain Vokonogov Escaped” sounds like your typical war thriller flick, but it reaches for something else instead, and that is interesting in my humble opinion. Following its plain military officer hero’s desperate attempt toward redemption and some peace, the movie … Continue reading

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Riverside Mukolitta (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): He and his quirky neighbors

Japanese film “Riverside Mukolitta” is a little whimsical human drama about life and death. Although it does take some time for us to get accustomed to the rather artificial aspect of the story and characters, the movie gradually immerses us … Continue reading

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