As a result of killing a group of robbers as a form of self-defense, Ridho was thrown into prison. While he was a prisoner, Ridho experienced unfair treatment and was abused by his cellmates. When he came out of prison after 12 years, Ridho had difficulty finding work. Only a grocery store owner named Siti gave him a job. Then, Ridho remembered the letter he received six years ago in prison regarding his mother's death. Ridho searches for information, until all the clues point to Siti's child, Annisa, whom he loves.
Few movies deal with aging (particularly aging women) with as much compassion as Relic does. Yet it’s not sickly sweet and not a soapbox rant against ageism. Relic simply is, allowing the horror to seep in quietly and carefully.
Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing is a gritty, darkly funny thrill ride through 1998 New York, with Austin Butler delivering a raw, magnetic turn as Hank Thompson—a washed-up ex-ballplayer turned bartender whose life implodes after cat-sitting for his punk neighbor drags him into a violent underworld of gangsters, crooked cops, and chaos. Brutal yet unexpectedly hilarious, the film blends noir grit with midnight-movie absurdity, proving Aronofsky can reinvent himself while Butler cements his status as a true movie star.
Although bogged down by a slow pace and moralistic intent, ‘Deadly Garage Sale’ (2022) makes the most of its silly and nonsensical premise.
Dora is the superhero we didn't know we needed.
A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.
