‘Kim’s Convenience’: A Canadian Export Better Than Maple Syrup
Korean culture shines in this Canadian export.

On the eve of their wedding day, Karen and Johnny are murdered by drug dealers who are actually after the groom's roommate. The killers are caught, but they jump bail and flee the country, outside the reach of U.S. authorities. The fathers of the victims, Stackhouse, a macho, ex-Marine mill worker, and Bradley, a priggish, millionaire businessman, vow to bring them back to justice. The unlikely pair undergo commando training in preparation for a raid on the island hide-out of the fugitives.
Korean culture shines in this Canadian export.
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.
'Jungle Cruise' is fun if you can ignore the racism of the ride it’s based on and the film’s bland, stereotypical characters.
Although Fargo is not actually based on a true story, I do believe it is worth the watch. It has drama, suspense, and a mysterious figure to keep you engaged.
A spoiler-free review of 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' highlighting the way the modern setting and current social climate once again influence Johnson's approach to the whodunit narrative.
The trainwreck is hot but tame.