Kurigasu Trading is a trading company. Hidden cameras set up in the women's locker room and toilets in the company capture the female employees on hidden footage. Nitta Rui, the mother, is at the reception desk after changing into her uniform, flashing a bright smile at the employees as they arrive at work. Hosoda Tsuyoshi passes in front of Rui with a nervous look on his face, hiding in the shadows. It has been unrequited love ever since he fell in love at first sight. Spying a peek at Rui every day has become a daily routine. One afternoon in the president's office, Koji secretly embraces Rui as she reads out the schedule for visitors. "Not in a place like this..." she protests slightly, but eventually she quietly welcomes Koji in, but...
Growing up without a dad, I got a lot of my fatherly advice from the prototypes I saw on the silver screen. It’s these characters and films that gave me a glimpse into a dynamic I had never known but also made me realize that I was missing out. Here are my top 10 paternal films.
SPOILERS AHEAD. Premature is a story about the pain of love and realities. Transitioning from youth to our perspective of adulthood, how do we grapple with loss?
On top of the phenomenal acting, and great dialogue between the two characters, the cinematography was ravishing! The sound was outstanding! The production design was simple, yet intrinsic. The minimalistic approach in the Malibu beach house represented how little they really have going on in their relationship. The storyline may have been much simpler than "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf," but all the more insightful, and much more animalistic at its core.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
A brave Indian woman rises from an oppressive background to become an inspired leader for women and men alike around the globe.
