Tag Archives: Housewife

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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The Housemaid (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her tricky employment

Posted on February 2, 2026 by kaist455

“The Housemaid”, which was one of the two films from Paul Feig during last year, is a slick genre film packed with enough pulpy fun to compensate for a few glaring narrative hiccups. As your average seasoned moviegoer, I instantly … Continue reading →

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Juliet of the Spirits (1965) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Her spiritual journey of self-discovery

Posted on October 9, 2023 by kaist455

Federico Fellini’s “Juliet of the Spirits” baffles me a lot in good ways. When I watched the film for the first in 2005, I felt like not totally understanding how it is about or what it is about, and that … Continue reading →

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I’m Your Woman (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): She is on her own now – with a baby

Posted on December 21, 2020 by kaist455

“I’m Your Woman”, which was released on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago, is an interesting genre variation to be savored for a number of good reasons. The movie may not surprise you much on the whole as dryly and … Continue reading →

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Puzzle (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Reaching out through puzzle

Posted on November 25, 2018 by kaist455

“Puzzle” is a little likable movie about an accidental change coming into its heroine’s plain domestic life. While she has been quite content with her rather isolated daily life, something draws her attention one day, and that leads to her … Continue reading →

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Take This Waltz (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : It’s hard not to follow heart…

Posted on October 10, 2012 by kaist455

Sometimes people find themselves in the difficult circumstance where heart is in conflict with brain. The heroine of “Take This Waltz” feels an urge to follow her heart, but she is not so sure about how to deal with it. … Continue reading →

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