Calling All Docuseries Nerds: 'History of the Sitcom' is a Joyful Time-capsule
If your upbringing was anything like mine, where the TV acted as an additional parent- there are so many new stories and perspectives to explore.
Chimes at Midnight
Four travelers attempt to escape a small town in Manchuria, but their bus breaks down on a dirt road. Unwilling to be left homeless, they return and rent rooms at a hotel. Meanwhile, a young man named Zhicheng, a local buffoon in love with the innkeeper's daughter, encounters the spirit of his ancestor. The spirit predicts a great future for Zhicheng and the attainment of happiness, but to achieve this, he will have to defeat villainous bandits.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
Four travelers attempt to escape a small town in Manchuria, but their bus breaks down on a dirt road. Unwilling to be left homeless, they return and rent rooms at a hotel. Meanwhile, a young man named Zhicheng, a local buffoon in love with the innkeeper's daughter, encounters the spirit of his ancestor. The spirit predicts a great future for Zhicheng and the attainment of happiness, but to achieve this, he will have to defeat villainous bandits.
Rating:
Genre:
Written By:
In Theaters:
Box Office:
Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Manchukuo Film Association
Cast
Articles You May Like
'iCarly' Reboot (2021 TV Series)
A reboot series based on the popular original Nick teen sitcom of the same name.
'Men' Disappoints with a Flat Examination of Misogyny
Despite its simple premise, “imagine being a woman,” the horror behind "Men" feels fueled by a hollow understanding of the insidiousness of misogyny.
Black Fatherhood Gets Elevated in ‘Elevation’
There’s been a longstanding criticism of sci-fi films about its lack of Black characters. For the past few years, Anthony Mackie has been successfully representing Black masculinity in the otherwise homogenous genre and I am here for it.
'Mortal Kombat' Won't Win Any Awards, but it's a Bloody Good Time
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
We Are Lady Parts Is The Muslim Representation To Keep Your Eyes On
Presenting a bold and unapologetic narrative focused on strong Muslim female characters, the show beautifully incorporates punk rock as a feminist movement in their lives.