Blackpink is South Korea’s biggest girl group and this documentary takes a look behind the curtain of sparkling outfits and perfect dance routines to the members themselves and their rise to stardom. They are preparing to record their debut album and they meet with their producer/songwriter Teddy Parks, a former K-pop group member himself. TheyContinue reading “Blackpink: Light Up The Sky (2020)”
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Rebecca (2020)
The newest adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s iconic novel Rebecca fails to hit all of the mystery and legacy of Hitchcock’s interpretation, but there is more room for feminism to flourish. Because it relies on an interesting story, the film is good, but it will forever live in the shadow of Hitchcock. Lily James (Cinderella, Mamma MiaContinue reading “Rebecca (2020)”
The Two Popes (2019)
One of Netflix’s several Oscar nominees this year, The Two Popes looks at the real-life story of Pope Benedict and Pope Francis’ friendship during their consecutive reigns. There is a very documentary, fly-on-the-wall feel to the whole style of the film with the close-up camera angles during conversations, and disarming moments of pop music and jokes whichContinue reading “The Two Popes (2019)”
Enola Holmes (2020)
Millie Bobby Brown’s latest collaboration with Netflix is a light-hearted, sweet story of Sherlock Holmes’ little sister who gets to solve some mysteries of her own. There are some great moments in it with the fourth wall breaks meaning that we see a comedic side to Brown that haven’t seen in any of her otherContinue reading “Enola Holmes (2020)”
Radioactive (2020)
Radioactive is Amazon Studio’s biographical drama film about Marie Curie. It focuses on the relationship with her husband Pierre Curie, her discoveries and the future for those discoveries. Rosamund Pike portrays Curie as a headstrong, awkward and stubborn woman, who is clearly a feminist before her time. The film focuses not just on her lifeContinue reading “Radioactive (2020)”
The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
This sequel has done what many sequels have failed to do, it has actually improved on the first film. That isn’t to say that it wasn’t still clichéd, cringe-y and downright boring. There is no sexual harassment and isn’t quite as outright misogynistic as The Kissing Booth which is definitely something to be proud of,Continue reading “The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)”
The Meg (2018)
This monster movie has everything a good monster movie needs: a fear factor, a credible threat and a decent twist. It is an animal seeking revenge and a human seeking survival story. This film is an entertaining ‘what if’ look at humanity’s chances against the predators that came before us and imagine for a momentContinue reading “The Meg (2018)”
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The crossover event of the of decade does not disappoint. For fans who have followed the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its creation in 2008 with the first Iron Man film, this is a three hour long treat full of easter eggs and references that make you feel like you’re inside the universe with all ofContinue reading “Avengers: Endgame (2019)”
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