Tag Archives: Siblings

Bring Her Back (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their insidious foster mother

Posted on June 14, 2025 by kaist455

Danny and Michael Philippou’s latest horror film “Bring Her Back” is an intense and compelling experience which actually made me cringe more than once during my viewing. Just like their previous film “Talk to Me” (2023), the movie is quite … Continue reading →

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Bantú Mama (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A small interesting film from the Dominican Republic

Posted on November 20, 2022 by kaist455

“Bantú Mama”, which was released on Netflix in US a few days ago and also recently selected as the Dominican Republic’s official submission to Best International Film Oscar, is a small film too good to be overlooked in my inconsequential … Continue reading →

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Back to Burgundy (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Life with their family wine

Posted on January 27, 2019 by kaist455

Watching French film “Back to Burgundy” is a slow but pleasant experience to be cherished. While leisurely rolling its three main characters along its loose narrative, the movie gradually exudes charm, humor, and mood, and I like how it takes … Continue reading →

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Mirai (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): This willful boy may need another lesson

Posted on January 18, 2019 by kaist455

Japanese animation feature film “Mirai” is a passable piece of work a bit too mild and shallow to impress me enough. Although it provides a number of lovely visual moments as we can expect from a well-made cell animation film, … Continue reading →

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The Visit (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4) : An odd, creepy week with grandparents

Posted on October 17, 2015 by kaist455

“The Visit” is as good as its two main characters wish. They hope to shoot something special with their cameras, and then they sort of get their wish as they become more aware of a certain sinister undertone around their … Continue reading →

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Song of the Sea (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): An enchanting 2D animation from Ireland

Posted on April 22, 2015 by kaist455

Inspired by Celtic folklore tales, Oscar-nominated animation feature film “Song of the Sea” tells a simple fantasy tale with its lovely style to be appreciated and admired. While it may be a little too slow for young audiences who are mostly … Continue reading →

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