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Tag Archives: Mother and Son
Little Men (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As their little life becomes more complicated
Intimate and sensitive in its low-key approach, “Little Men” quietly shines with small precious moments to be appreciated for the keen depiction of the emotional undercurrents flowing around and between its two young heroes. The movie maintains its gentle, thoughtful … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Family, Father and son, Friendship, Mother and Son
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Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The Adventure of a storyteller boy
The word ‘story’ is frequently mentioned throughout animation feature film “Kubo and the Two Strings”, and that word always generate certain tingling feelings while reminding us of the power of good storytelling inside and outside its deceptively simple but immensely … Continue reading
Goodnight Mommy (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): Are you really our mommy?
Creepy, insidious, and disturbing in its cold, austere approach, Austrian film “Goodnight Mommy” is definitely not a pleasant experience in contrast to its innocuous title. As its decidedly baffling first half sets the unnerving undertone around the isolated background of … Continue reading
Midnight Special (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : It deserves its odd title
Reminiscent of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), “Starman” (1984), and TV series “The X-files”, “Midnight Special” virtually puts us right in the middle of its ongoing situation we gradually come to grasp along its narrative. This small but … Continue reading
Mountains May Depart (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): Past, Present, and Future
The first part of Jia Zhangke’s new movie “Mountains May Depart” may be the longest prologue I have ever seen during recent years. The title of the movie appears on the screen only after the end of this part, and … Continue reading
Room (2015) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Inside and outside their small room
Beginning with one very grim human condition, “Room” takes us into a small isolated world of its two main characters who have depended only on each other for years. While we are horrified by the darkness of their terrible circumstance, … Continue reading
The Second Mother (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): When her daughter comes to the town
Can they possibly connect with each other after those long years of separation between them? “The Second Mother”, Brazil’s official submission to Best Foreign Language Film Oscar in the next year, is a calm, gentle family drama revolving around a … Continue reading
Mr. Holmes (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Detective’s Last Case
Since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “A Study in Scarlet” was published in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has been one of the immortal literary characters along with Tarzan and James Bond. He has been portrayed by many plays, movies and TV series … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Detective, Husband and Wife, Mother and Son, Mystery
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A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): Math + Emotion
“A Brilliant Young Mind”, which was released as “X + Y” in UK early in this year, initially looks like one of those sappy feel-good movies. First, we have a smart but socially awkward teenager who is going to face … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Mathematics, Mother and Son, Real-life story, Teacher and Pupil
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The Dance of Reality (2013) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4) : Jodorowsky’s gentle but glorious comeback
If you want something new, odd, and strange, Alejandro Jodorowsky is your movie director who will show something you will never forget for the rest of your life. With the bizarre and unforgettable mix of symbolism and mysticism shown in … Continue reading
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