Two shy and nervous people agree to an arranged marriage and genuinely like each other, but whenever they get close, awkward misunderstandings and comedic chaos take over.
"The Haunting of Hill House" isn't your typical horror story. Based on a novel by Shirley Jackson, Netflix's masterpiece and limited horror series takes you on a emotional rollercoaster ride, by turning our perception of mental illness on its head. It's an unforgettable story about a loveable family, who grapples with tragedy and love after living at the foreboding Hill House.
Ben Affleck leads The Way Back, a seemingly cathartic film for him after the actorâs recent bouts with alcoholism and rehab. He plays Jack, a man fighting his own battles who happens upon coaching a boysâ basketball team, the same team he once played for back in high school.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.
This film manages to be simultaneously topical and timeless. Without being preachy, it highlights societyâs flawed relationship with tech; insights into the complex ideas of family struggle are expertly dispersed among a perfectly paced and balanced story.
Tran Quoc Bao succeeds in telling us a story about martial arts, human decay, and friendship. The originality shown by his filmmaking is admirable and brings fresh air to the classic Chinese martial arts genre.
Those saying it's a bad movie simply because it's bad as a slasher should be reminded that the likes of Jordan and Alexandra often donât get their tales told, let alone in such major releases helmed by veteran actors like Bacon.
