Monthly Archives: March 2026

Cloud (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): No easy money for young men

Posted on March 10, 2026 by kaist455

There is usually a creeping sense of uneasiness in the works of Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa, and “Cloud”, one of the three works from him in 2024, is no exception. At first, you may feel quite frustrated with its rather … Continue reading →

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Die My Love (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her downward spiral into postpartum depression

Posted on March 10, 2026 by kaist455

It is often uncomfortable to watch Lynne Ramsay’s latest film “Die My Love”, an edgy but engaging presentation of postpartum depression. As its heroine going up and down along her frequent mood swings, the movie vividly illustrates her increasingly unhinged … Continue reading →

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Hoppers (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Save the glade

Posted on March 7, 2026 by kaist455

“Hoppers”, the latest animation feature film from Pixar Animation Studios, is more entertaining than I expected. When I watched its trailer several weeks ago, it looked like another typical animation film to watch and then forget, but the film turns … Continue reading →

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The Bride! (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): This bride is wild!

Posted on March 6, 2026 by kaist455

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s latest film “The Bride!” is a wild mess which alternatively fascinates and distracts you. Loosely inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic novel “Frankenstein”, the movie attempts to try a lot of different things ranging from horror to musical, … Continue reading →

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There’s Still Tomorrow (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her small but significant step toward female independence

Posted on March 4, 2026 by kaist455

Italian film “There’s Still Tomorrow” is a little but pleasant mix of old and new stuffs to be appreciated. Although this seemingly modest female movie may feel quite typical in terms of story and characters, the movie cheerfully swings back … Continue reading →

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