Parjo, a truck driver who rarely comes home, struggles to resist the temptations he encounters on the road, especially those related to sex. It’s not that Parjo lacks desire, but rather that he strives to be a good husband to his wife. This time, however, things are different. When Parjo finally returns home and wishes to fulfill his sexual needs, unexpected situations arise—his attempts are constantly interrupted as his child frequently wakes up due to pinworm discomfort.
Ultra-violent storytelling has never been my thing, but the issues with Scarface go beyond that. The film perpetuates harmful stereotypes about Latinx immigrants and uses gore and misogyny for shock value that never serves any purpose. The whole venture is frustratingly empty, and left me desiring something more.
Happy Halloween! If you were debating capping off Spooky Season with a viewing of Hocus Pocus 2, it is just very clear that this is more for the younger audience as opposed to people who grew up with the original.
The film, which focuses on an Argentinian family during an intimate birthday dinner, efficiently captures the eccentricities of each character as well as the nuances of their interpersonal dynamics.
The film's storylines read as allegories for the queer experience and that's a source of solace for LGBTQIA+ fans!
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film "Pyscho" is an American film classic that still resonates today.
The Resort has an excellent climax surrounded by disappointments. Somehow, at a mere 75 minutes, this movie still manages to be 70 minutes too long.
