Romance stories with large inserts of war documents.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.
The film is a simple love story reminiscent of stories like The Notebook released in 2004. Sylvie and Robert are rarely actually together in the film, however; time and circumstance keep them away from each other, and the audience waits with bated breath to see them find one another over and over.
A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.
Based on a true story, when his beloved dog goes missing, the owner embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him.
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.
