The young director Kolya is obsessed with the dream of making an author's film, but instead he is forced to do uninteresting work in the archives of the film studio. The Belarusfilm Short Film Festival is a real chance for Kolya, especially when such a master as Yuri Stoyanov is on the jury.
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.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical translates beautifully to the screen.
A concert film with original recording of the most iconic event in pop culture in 2023.
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.
The 'Shaft' remake fails to capture blaxpoitation's rebellious spirit.
So. You’ve been quarantined. For many of us in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we find ourselves locked in our houses, with not much to do. Here's a list of 19 movies you can catch up on!
