In 1964, Japan was in the midst of its rapid economic growth. With the Tokyo Olympics and the opening of the Shinkansen, there was no shortage of topics of conversation. Shigeru, the eldest son of the very ordinary Kazama family, was experiencing a forbidden love with Madoka, the daughter of an old provincial family, but she had an arranged fiancé. Hesitant, Shigeru couldn't go beyond kissing and remained indecisive. Madoka's heart was also beginning to waver...
I highly recommend Dark Waters. It’s a highly engrossing picture, which lends itself to cautionary storytelling. The dark information continually grows, inspiring change and accountability altogether. Overall, Haynes’ picture will not be known for its inclusiveness--but it will be known for being a fantastic, engrossing film.
A documentary film about a disabled female athlete who builds courage within herself and seeks faith.
Based on Bethany's autobiography "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board," this heartwarming film tracks the struggle to pursue normalcy and ambition after a major injury.
Battles will come and go and queer people do die for their identity and fights for rights, but that doesn’t mean the gays don’t deserve their happy endings in stories.
Emma Stone (Estella and Cruella) and Emma Thompson (the Baroness) did not come to play around in Cruella. They embodied the perfect balance of sinister and sincere. Estella went through a great hero's journey, and what a journey it was!
GOAT (2026) opens to the chanting of a crowd: "Roots run deep!" The rest of the film goes on to echo that sentiment, offering gorgeous animation and a heartfelt story along the way.
