movie review
Relationships-focused film reviews of tearjerkers, rom-coms, love lost and love found.
Lifetime Review: 'Obsession: Escaping My Ex'
She thought life was finally getting back to normal. Having testified against Blake Collins (Travis Nelson) and ensured he would go to prison for his crimes, Madison Turner (Celeste Desjardins) was certain she and her sister Evie (Kelly Hope Taylor) could wash their hands of him. Now, with their bond reconciled and their careers on track, things are looking up for the Turner sisters.
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in HumansMy Review of "The Perfect Date"
The Perfect Date is probably as cookie cutter as it gets with teen romantic comedies but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a pleasant ride that I think Netflix has a sure fire formula for. So if it's not broke why mess around with the recipe? I'm a sucker for some of these movies and this one didn't disappoint.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in HumansMy Review of "Disclosure"
Disclosure is an interesting documentary as we are getting more and more trans representation in films and TV shows. I was curious why the jump in trans representation has jumped so fast recently when there are other minority groups that aren't quite represented quite as much even though they carry a higher percentage of the population. I was hoping to hear some new perspectives as well.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in Humans- Top Story - May 2020
Normal People: A Timeless and Tender Portrayal of Young Love - But Does it Live Up to the Hype?
Based on the best-selling novel by Irish author Sally Rooney, BBC Three’s adaptation of Normal People is a near word for word parallel as it tells the raw and realistic story of Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal). An infatuation started as teens through secret kisses (and that which follows) that would continue to be revived and deepen as their lives persist on crossing paths throughout the years.
malin evitaPublished 4 years ago in Humans Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'The Notebook (2004)
Anybody else get a rapey vibe off of Noah at the beginning of this movie? He just walks up to a complete stranger, who is with her boyfriend, and in a low and vaguely threatening tone is all like "I wanna dance with you." I swear you can hear fucking banjo after that. His next words should be, "I wanna hear you squeal like a piggy." The fact that this girl's friend gets misty over it says she ain't that much of a friend. More like the kind of friend who you'd ask to watch your drink, but would immediately hands it to the seediest guy at the bar.
Reed AlexanderPublished 4 years ago in HumansSHOPLIFTERS Exposes Unseen Japan
This is a transcription of an episode of my podcast, Japan On Film It's been said that one of Japan's most-valuable exports is its culture. The Japanese passport has been ranked as the most powerful in the world because Japanese citizens can enter 191 countries without a visa. And in large part that is no doubt because of the soft power Japan wields in the world. Whenever I tell people I live in Japan, I always get one of the following responses:
Percival ConstantinePublished 4 years ago in HumansCrazy Ex Girlfriend - A Greg Rant
*Firstly, I just want to make it clear, I love Crazy Ex Girlfriend and I absolutely ADORE Rachel Bloom. I'm just bitter about something...*
Rebecca SmithPublished 4 years ago in HumansBarber vs Barber
Award season is upon us. While most of the previous calendar year was full of tentpole movies that were hit or miss at the box office, now is the time when the film industry pats itself on the back for the few weeks when they released good products upon unsuspecting audiences. And now that Netflix has officially been agreed upon as a studio worthy of being nominated for major awards (much to the chagrin of Steven Spielberg), the streaming service has not one, but two aces up its sleeve for Best Picture, among other possible awards. The first, I already reviewed, in the form of the much hyped “The Irishman”, but then there’s the more downplayed drama that I’ll be talking about in this review, “Marriage Story”.
Fanpicked MediaPublished 4 years ago in HumansDestination Wedding Vicious Movie Review!
After having my heart ripped out earlier this week by Marriage Story I went back to a film about connection and relationship that propositions a different question. Can hate lead to love?
Mighty ViciousPublished 4 years ago in Humans'Can You Keep A Secret?' (2019)
As the new year is becoming a thing of the past. I was searching for the inspiration for my first article for this new decade. I found that inspiration through 'Can You Keep A Secret?', and the surprisingly moving performance by Alexandra Daddario (Emma Corrigan).
Michael GrubePublished 4 years ago in HumansPride and Prejudice vs The Importance of Being Ernest: On The Idea of Love
Jane Austen’s, Pride and Prejudice and Oscar Wilde’s, The Importance of Being Earnest, set in eras when respectable values were honoured, examines the struggle with conflicting issues created by love. Common conflictions arise from love, as both authors challenges society’s conventions of the non-existing relationship between love and marriage. The idea of the pursuit to acquire a love, is delved into as deceiving charismatics are developed by Austen’s serious tone opposed to Wilde’s satirical language. Both texts evidently confront the traditional expectations of women provoking the audience to evaluate gender equality and discrimination towards women. Through the idea of love creating conflicting issues both authors endeavour to challenge their audience to question the worth of love compared to the ideals within current society.
Film Review: 'A Date by Christmas Eve'
While brand specialist Chelsea Simms (Vanessa Lengies) is good at her job, she feels as though everyone takes advantage of her--particularly after her idea for a Christmas themed dating app is stolen by her work rival Blythe (Julie McNiven) and she has to work with her on building the app's promotional campaign. In addition to problems with her wandering-eyed boyfriend Rod (Taylor Frey) and her roommate Keegan (Katherine Bailess), Chelsea finds respite from her troubles in her friendship with her next-door neighbor, Fisher Dougherty (Evan Williams).
Trevor WellsPublished 4 years ago in Humans