'The Polar Express' (2004)
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.

Jeongwoo was raised by his step mother and has a step sister, Hanna. He leaves abroad to make money for his family. But someday, he heard that his step mother has been killed by hit and run. Taechang, working together with Japanese yakuza, kidnaps Hanna to get Jeongwoo.
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.
Even with its straightforward premise, “Richard Jewell” is ramped up by exceptional drama. In all honesty, the performances are out of this world. As Jewell, Paul Walter Hauser becomes a walking representation of gullibility. His bumbling antics create the perfect hero, and very quickly, we feel the societal heat that surrounds our protagonists.
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
Ultra-violent storytelling has never been my thing, but the issues with Scarface go beyond that. The film perpetuates harmful stereotypes about Latinx immigrants and uses gore and misogyny for shock value that never serves any purpose. The whole venture is frustratingly empty, and left me desiring something more.
'Bodies Bodies Bodies', the latest from indie powerhouse studio A24, is a great time. Full of dark comedy laughs, great performances, and genuine scares, it's a perfect addition to modern slasher classics.