Studying in Music Institute, Akane is specialized in playing flute but suddenly loses her confidence one day. Her school friend Midori recommends the psychiatrist Dr. Kuroko. Through hypnosis therapy, Akane gradually recovers her confidence but mysterious bruises are found on her body.Akane’s friend Aoi has her own trouble. Her boyfriend’s jealousy turns him into an SM maniac.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
“To be universal, you have to get specific”: while the film does not attempt to provoke discussions about queerness or race, those watching closely may find something resonant in Sorrentino’s love letter to the Naples of his youth.
At its heart, it’s a fond tribute to an influential artist and thus one that can speak to everyone’s inner artist, even if it lacks the sincere commentary you may wish to see.
Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.
'Run This Town' takes an unflinching look at the Rob Ford scandal that shook Toronto to its core while using fictional millennials to drive a concise story .
‘Run Sweetheart Run’ has everything women fear the most, from psycho boyfriends to tampons.
