On February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Türkiye, changing thousands of lives forever. Just Like Before focuses on the physical and emotional recovery of children who lost their limbs in this disaster. It follows their struggles and resilience as they rebuild their lives in different parts of the country, highlighting themes of solidarity and hope. The film centers on the story of Aliye and Yaren, two young girls undergoing rehabilitation at the Children’s Kindness Center (ÇÖİM) within Çukurova University in Adana. The audience witnesses their shared journey of healing, their friendship, and the strength they draw from one another. After completing therapy sessions, they travel together to Hatay, discovering the city’s rebirth while deepening their emotional bond and mutual support.
The film follows the biblical story of Moses, from his time as a prince of Egypt, to a leader for the people of Israel. It’s a film that works brilliantly in animation, and is one that both children and adults can; enjoy despite its religious contexts, it is friendly to general audiences.
Even now, the well-established Snyder has yet to learn this as he continues to allow misguided decisions to convince him that his projects hold the same kind of intelligent and emotional weight. Army of the Dead is a tonal mess, one that never decides what it’s trying to be, and, for all we know, doesn’t want to decide.
At least we got the original cast back, right? Not even that saves it. None of them could bring a sliver of hope to this special. Rather, they bring dread as we witness the light leaving from their eyes.
"The Mitchells vs. The Machines" captures the eternal struggle between kids who want to pursue the arts and their practical parents who think they'll fail.
Yeah, sure, the movie’s about Carnage. But it’s really about love. A love that defies all odds: the love between a man and his man-eating alien symbiote.
When diverse representation is featured on-screen, it oftentimes comes with strings attached that undermine the message they were trying to send. This can be attributed to the fact that behind-the-screen, the industry primarily does not reflect the breadth of diverse difference that is present in daily life. That’s why when something as powerful and authentic as Minari comes along, it is both incredibly wonderful and needs a large audience to witness it.
