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Only the Brave (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Against the fires
While thoroughly conventional in many aspects, “Only the Brave” works better than expected. The movie indeed is your typical human drama based on a real-life story, but it is engaging nonetheless thanks to its earnest storytelling and solid performances, and … Continue reading
Disturbing the Peace (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Combatants for the Peace
Documentary film “Disturbing the Peace” looks into the unlikely solidarity between two different groups of people jointly pursuing the idea of peace in their violent world which has been torn by conflict for many years. As frequently going back and … Continue reading
My prediction on the 90th Annual Academy Awards
Oscar season has been less predictable these days. When we thought “The Revenant” would won the Best Picture award in early 2016, “Spotlight” surprised us at the last minute. When we did not have much doubt on the victory of … Continue reading
Ferdinand (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A predictable but entertaining work from Blue Sky Studios
“Ferdinand”, the latest animation feature film from Blue Sky Studios, is predictable but entertaining work coupled with nice lessons for its target audiences. While it is hampered by its thin plot and weak characterization at times, the film mostly works … Continue reading
Little Forest (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): One year in her rural hometown
Watching South Korean film “Little Forest” was a relaxing experience for me. When I came into the screening room in last evening, I happened to feel tired and a bit drowsy, but then I found myself gradually refreshed and entertained … Continue reading
The Force (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Can the system be fixed?
Documentary film “The Force”, which is currently available on Netflix, gives us a clear-eyed glimpse into the ongoing problematic status of the Oakland Police Department, which was put under federal oversight in 2003 but has only drawn more public attentions … Continue reading
Voyeur (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The confession of a voyeur
Netflix documentary film “Voyeur” gives us a fascinating story coupled with considerable morbidity and absurdity. Here are two different men who happened to get associated with each other after one tried to approach to the other with a story to … Continue reading
The Polka King (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A goofy American tale of greed and delusion
Based on a fascinating real-life criminal case, “The Polka King”, which is currently available on Netflix, tells us a goofy American tale of greed and delusion. Here is a nice guy who simply wanted to achieve his success as trying … Continue reading
The Breadwinner (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story of a young girl in Kabul
“The Breadwinner”, a little animation feature film which was recently nominated for Best Animated Feature Oscar, distinguishes itself with its simple but appealing storytelling coupled with an impressive animation style. While its story often feels bleak and desperate for good … Continue reading
Victoria & Abdul (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Judi Dench still has it
During my viewing of “Victoria & Abdul”, I could not help but think about what a remarkable movie acting career Judi Dench has built during last 23 years. When she played James Bond’s direct boss in “GoldenEye” (1995), she was … Continue reading
