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Tag Archives: island
Bergman Island (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A gentle and playful film set in Bergman Island
Mia Hansen-Løve’s new film “Bergman Island” is a gentle and playful drama which will amuse and delight you if you are admire the works of both the director and Ingmar Bergman. While often mentioning Bergman’s life and career, the movie … Continue reading
Guava Island (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little modest showcase starring Donald Glover
It took some time for me to see how interesting Donald Glover is. I came to notice this African American actor for the first time when he was one of the main cast members in TV sitcom series “Community”, and … Continue reading
Mud (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : The water is wide
The water is wide. That sentence was floated around my mind while I was watching the Mississippi river and the surrounding landscapes in Jeff Nichols’ latest film “Mud”. It looks plain and mundane at first, but the movie has a … Continue reading
Run to the South (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Going his way to the South
Although you cannot wholly agree with what he thinks and believes, the hero of South Korean comedy movie “Run to the South” is an interesting man to observe. He just wants to live his life in his own way, but … Continue reading
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Their little deadpan romance
“Moonrise Kingdom” is as charming and innocent as Wes Anderson’s film can be. As a picturesque tale about a little romantic elopement, the movie has that sweet aspect we have seen from such films as “Melody”(1971) and “Small Change”(1976) along … Continue reading
Bedevilled (2010) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : There will be revenge
Revenge is served raw and simple in “Bedevilled”(2010). The movie delivers exactly what it promises to us, but that is not for free. There are barbarous scenes that make you wince, and then there are bloody scenes that make you … Continue reading
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