
In the early years of the Republic of China, nestled in the quiet, dense forests of the Northeast, lies the village of Sandaolingzi. On this day, Kong Zhaosu, who works in the clandestine treasure-hunting trade, accidentally stumbles into this place and discovers that the seemingly peaceful village is filled with strange occurrences. Events such as "the paper sedan chair kidnapping," "the coffin beauty," and "the golden sand of the corpse site" happen one after another. What surprises Kong Zhaosu even more is that this small village hides an astonishing secret...
The original Mothra is a fun monster movie that has way stronger lore, music, and special effects than most of its contemporaries.
American Fiction is a genuinely entertaining film with a few lessons.
A film that focuses on an algorithm for a dating app that will bring viewers in for a surprise.
Desi Arnaz was an innovator in television and Lucille Ball was a sketch comedy clairvoyant of sorts; 'Being the Ricardos' focuses on their genius as a couple, but shies away from the interracial aspect of their marriage.
Him is visually stunning—all concrete cathedrals and bone-rattling impact shots that look like a nightmare highlight reel. Marlon Wayans is magnetic as this legendary quarterback who's basically selling salvation with a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. But the story keeps running in circles: more tests, more cryptic pep talks, more ritualistic drills. The sports-as-religion metaphor beats you over the head when subtlety would've been more effective. The middle drags, and that finale chooses spectacle over substance. It's undeniably stylish, but left me cold. Also worth noting: despite the Monkeypaw connection, this isn't actually a Jordan Peele film—he didn't write or direct.