In his early years great poet Li Bai was a talented but depressed young man who could only work in restaurants. By coincidence, Li Bai is ordered to investigate the case of the Flower Demon and travels around Chang'an with Yue Li, a wine maid by the Empress' side, searching for this creature. As the investigation progresses, Li Bai repeatedly uses his powers of deduction to find clues to his predicament and aids in averting danger with his extraordinary swordsmanship. His sidekick, Zhuang Dansheng, a strange warlock, and Hu Ji, a dancer, are all involved in the Flower Demon incident. Li Bai not only has to break through the maze of flower demons
One of my favorite aspects of My Movie Starring Paul Dano is its blend of illustrations and dream sequences within its mockumentary structure. As the script is written, we are shown how the movie Bear Naked Amazonians From Mars looks in Herman’s head, with all its retro b movie campy charm.
This year, in light of the pandemic and the inability to gather with our loved ones, a few of our staff members reviewed their favorite holiday films with the hope of recreating some of the sentimentality that reminds us of home.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
The Conjuring: The Last Rites delivers a thrilling mix of scares and heart. From the axe-wielding ghost to the Warrens’ emotional farewell, Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga shine. Fans get a chilling, atmospheric conclusion that’s worth watching in theaters.
Carolina Caroline follows Caroline (Samara Weaving), a bored young woman dreaming of escaping a small Texas town where nothing ever happens. When she meets Oliver (Kyle Gallner) at her workplace while he is conning the owner, she sees her perfect opportunity to get out. Their whirlwind romance strongly echoes Bonnie and Clyde, as the two quickly embark on a bank-robbing spree.
Amberley Snyder, a young woman whose injury leaves her with a disability, shows viewers that her handicapped state won't stop her from competition.
