Having lost her husband, the second-generation head of the Nanjo-gumi, Shiho inherited the position of the third-generation head and works as a nurse while continuing her yakuza business. One day, a man named Masaya is brought to the hospital where Shiho works, severely injured and unconscious. Masaya's injuries are improving, but he has lost his memory. Several men who look like gang members appear and threaten Masaya, causing chaos in the hospital. Unable to bear watching this any longer, Shiho hides Masaya and takes him away from the hospital without telling anyone, intending to take care of him until he regains his memory...
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
An analysis on how the Garfield movie fails to represent the characters it is adapting, especially the women, by removing their best characteristics.
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
"Up" features one of Pixar's few Asian-American heroes and explores the institutionalized hardships elderly people face. Also, Dug is a good boy.
