Wannsee: a rich island of idyllic peace, just next to the economic capital of Europe. Between the green gardens and the slow traffic of fancy cars, next to the tranquillity of the lake and inside a modern villa, lives Billie Leibbrandt. Georg’s six-figures-salary, a clever son attending the best schools, an english speaking Au-Pair able of taking care of his needs, a small gallery where she can expose the art she likes: Billie loves her life and has never questioned it. One day, a summer morning like every other one, the woman finds a strip of blood in the kitchen, which leads to Athena, the family dog.
Lucifer is a show with both comedy and drama, but most importantly, has charm. Well aware it’s following a silly premise, the show does so in a way that’s entertaining. Sure, sometimes it can be cheesy, but fun cheese.
Hoppers is a fun ride with a deep message underneath. In true Pixar fashion, Hoppers explores the complexity of emotions and learning to be still in a world that demands fast progress. Through the main character Mabel, we are reminded what it is like to let ourselves feel big emotions. But also how not to be controlled by them.
Netflix’s new rom-com, Voicemails for Isabelle (dir. Leah McKendrick), isn’t just heartwarming, funny, and an achievement in female directing - it’s also an instant classic. Following 20-something aspiring baker Jill (Zoey Deutch), Voicemails for Isabelle tells a story of grief, self-discovery, and fateful connections. Ever since her beloved sister Izzy’s (Ciara Bravo) death, Jill has been leaving her hilarious, extremely TMI voicemails about her chaotic love life and miserable day job as a prep cook. Little does she know that a handsome and unsatisfied real estate agent in her hometown has inherited the number and practically fallen in love with her by listening to her stories.
'The Invisible Man' triumphs in tension even as it drops the ball on genuine surprise for the audience.
Disney's live-action remake is vibrant and beautiful, with updated music and classic enthusiasm, but it fails to push the envelope and provide nuance for Ursula.
Despite being an over-talked-about piece of media, 'Euphoria' has some interesting articles about it with personal angles that oppose the average tendency to be generic.
