Writer/director Alice Wu’s newest film, The Half of It, is an original romance movie that delves into discovering love and yourself at a pivotal age through an engaging style and… Read more The Half of It Review: Netflix’s newest teen romance film is deeply emotional and gratifying →
Back in 2018, I was first introduced to works of director Masaaki Yuasa with The Night is Short, Walk on Girl. The chaotic comedy, animation, and characters instantly had my… Read more Ride Your Wave Review: Yuasa’s latest is a visually stunning and emotionally enriching take on love and grief →
The latest film from writer/director Stella Meighe, The Photograph, is genuinely romantic experience about reconciling and love that boasts two strong performances from Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield. The film… Read more The Photograph Review: Rae and Stanfield boast irresistible chemistry in original love story →
Fresh off his 2016 global hit, Your Name., writer/director Makoto Shinkai has another strong film on his hands with the beautifully animated and emotionally driven story of Weathering with You.… Read more Weathering With You Review: Shinkai returns with another beautifully animated emotional rollercoaster →
Writer/director Celine Sciamma’s newest film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, is a true labor of love that digs deep into the limitations put upon women and the true meaning… Read more Portrait of a Lady on Fire Review: Raw power and true love boom from one of this year’s best films →
Teaming up with Emmy winning writer Lena Waithe, director Melina Matsoukas creates an enthralling and fulfilling experience of life on the run from the law and delves into the love… Read more Queen & Slim Review: Legacy and love triumph in this stunning thrill ride →
Studio Ghibli has crafted some of the most imaginative, magical worlds filled with colorful characters and fantastical adventure and that’s why when they create a film that’s set in a… Read more Whisper of the Heart Review: Stunning, fun, and emotional, but just short of a Ghibli masterpiece →
If you were ever waiting for the acting powers of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen to come together to have excellent comedic chemistry and pull off some solid political commentary,… Read more Long Shot Review: Rogen and Theron come together in a freshly funny must-see →
