The People's Critic -- You'll Learn to Trust Me
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) The Broken Hearts Gallery is one of the best films I’ve seen this year. It’s not headlined by big stars, approaches its story and characters with refreshing believability, and overcomes its few flaws with wit and cleverness. Most surprisingly, it comes from first… Continue Reading
I enjoyed 3 things whilst watching The Quiet Man: Its energetic score, the gorgeous Irish countryside, and the bean burger I ate in front of it. We follow John Wayne as he travels to Ireland and attempts to woo a strong-willed woman whose brother isn’t keen on a Yank dropping in. The Quiet Man is… Continue Reading
3.5 out of 5 stars (Above Average) Crazy Rich Asians is a pretty big deal. Not only is it a mainstream film promoting positive representation of Asian culture, but it is also a funny, sweet, and sometimes thought-provoking look at the bonds of family. Anyone expecting this to be a turn-your-brain-off yuk fest will surely… Continue Reading
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) I know I am not the target audience for Book Club. In fact, the only reason I saw it was because I got the times wrong for another movie, and Book Club was the only other option at that time. However, I… Continue Reading
5 out of 5 stars (one of the best films I’ve ever seen, period) I am not a fan of “romantic movies.” This is because Hollywood screenwriters usually go through the motions, having the couple meet up in some quirky way, then having them form a hastily-assembled relationship so they can have sex and earn… Continue Reading
5 out of 5 stars (one of the best films I have ever seen, period) Note: This film was the first I saw by director Baz Luhrmann. His films are visually unique, as well as giving actors some of their most memorable performances. I have a friend who got me to watch most of Luhrmann’s… Continue Reading