Can words bubble up like soda pop?
A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.

A mute French orphan goes on a journey to fix her superstitious guardian's magical mirror which changes her life forever.
A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.
There is no aspect of this film that falls short, except perhaps in minor ways.
Masterful satire that shines a light on the struggles of Black creatives.
Severance is about breaking down facades and confronting old models that were once frameworks of our lives. The somewhat subtle message to me is it’s never too late to fall in love, no matter your insecurities.
The importance of trying new things and teamwork are two life lessons explored in this family-friendly sports film.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.