
On the occasion of Euro 2008, with the aim of further increasing her notoriety and, above all, in the hope of coming into contact with handsome, muscular athletes, Marie-Thérèse Porchet decided to become the official mascot of the event. To support her candidacy, she conducted extensive research into all aspects of the game. Disappointed that she was ultimately not selected, she decided to do everything in her power to ensure that the Swiss team won the competition. A tall order...
In Jeymes Samuel's history-infused, neo-spaghetti western, Black women are center stage with a fresh hip hop mixtape keeping rhythm in the backdrop.
During the third act, the momentum stalls, largely due to the film’s obsession with Kubrick’s visual design. But all in all, Doctor Sleep is a cinematic success, defined by rich characters and high powered emotion.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
“It's not ghosts. It's not supernatural. It's... It's America. And it's everywhere.”
"Up" features one of Pixar's few Asian-American heroes and explores the institutionalized hardships elderly people face. Also, Dug is a good boy.