Monster (2023): When the Truth Is Not in the Telling but in the Seeing
Not every silence is empty. Some are filled with things too heavy for words.

Krush 173 event took place on April 29, 2025, at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, promoted by K-1 Japan Group. This kickboxing showcase features Kenshin Kodama facing Kuto Ueno in a super featherweight (-60kg) main event. The co-main event pits Takahito Niimi against K. Sekiguchi in a flyweight (-57.5kg) bout. Other notable fights include T. Tsukamoto vs. Hiroto Iwasaki, Kenta Tagami vs. Masaki Oishi, and Yuya Hayashi vs. Eruto, spanning 12 bouts across various weight classes.
Not every silence is empty. Some are filled with things too heavy for words.
With This is Us now on its fifth season and A Million Little Things on its third, we have a lot of material to entertain the hypothetical: if these two shows got in the ring together, who would come out victorious? Despite the endless recognition for the former’s success, I dare say I’d put my money on A Million Little Things once all is said and done.
One of my favorite aspects of My Movie Starring Paul Dano is its blend of illustrations and dream sequences within its mockumentary structure. As the script is written, we are shown how the movie Bear Naked Amazonians From Mars looks in Herman’s head, with all its retro b movie campy charm.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
This story solidified my choices to consume a more plant-based diet and nearly made me cancel my subscriptions to big corporations like Amazon. The narrative was perfectly crafted and on par with Bong Joon-Ho’s other major works; Parasite and Snowpiercer.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.