Ken Momose, an AV actress scout, is a master of seduction, hitting the mark every time and never letting his target escape. He successfully seduced Miyuki, a serious young college student, and got her to debut as Hikaru Hokuto in the AV industry. He also charmed Asuka, a haughty Miss Campus from a certain university, and Kanae, a beautiful office lady with scopophobia. Ken is full of confidence after receiving high praise for his skills from his company. However, behind these successes was the cooperation of Miyuki, who retired from AV and is now researching the psychology of sexual urge induction. At this time, Nozomi Fujiwara, a genius catch saleswoman, throws down the gauntlet to Ken! Can Ken win against Nozomi, who could be considered a fellow seduction expert?
Mr. Malcolm's List is a pleasant promenade through a fantasy Regency-era England filled with people of color. For fans of Bridgerton, this is the PG version of the show, but with completely colorblind casting and a much lighter tone.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.
Being made after the death of Chadwick Boseman will be a hard but exciting ride for this Marvel entry.
Nick Rowland’s She Rides Shotgun is a blistering, blood-soaked road thriller that doubles as a bruised love story between a haunted ex-con (a career-best Taron Egerton) and the daughter he barely knows (astonishing newcomer Ana Sophia Heger). Fueled by white-knuckle chases, razor-tense shootouts, and quiet moments of aching tenderness, the film captures both the terror and fragile beauty of survival. It’s gritty, heartbreaking, and unforgettable—a father-daughter odyssey destined to leave audiences shaken.
Alongside A Drowning Man, I Signed The Petition, 3 Logical Exits, and A World Not Ours, A Man Returned continues to paint a realistic portrait of the Refugee Crisis that eschews the Western gaze and stereotype. These are real portraits painted by a director with lived experience, cultural connection and an amazing eye for visuals.
