Tag: Diversity in Film
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Joyfully Chaotic, ‘Why Don’t You Play in Hell?’ is a Must-See
If you enjoy Japanese cinema, absurdly violent action films, gangster flicks, or joyfully strange cinema, ‘Why Don’t You Play in Hell?’ is a must-see.
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‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’: The Right Way to Reinvent
The tragedy of Macbeth got Oscar nominations for Best Actor, Production design & cinematography. The Tragedy of Macbeth – Oscar film offers an etheric and atmospheric take on the reins cast on one of Shakespeare’s most iconic poems.
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“Dangerous Lies” is as Predictable as Can be
The film may be a thriller, but I wasn’t thrilled by it. If anything, I was bored and annoyed.
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Avatar: Still a Groundbreaker in CGI, but Not in Story
I suppose you could argue that the story wasn’t what Director James Cameron was aiming for, it was the visuals. The spectacle of it all was the point, and it certainly shows.
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Films that Avert the Idea Animation’s Only for Kids
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
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Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame: Quarantine with Quasimodo
Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame is a unique film coming from the same studio that brought us The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. While it does have its silly moments to maintain Disney’s family-friendliness, it also carries themes that stick to audiences years after its release.
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Wanting a Refund on ‘18 Presents’
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.
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‘West Side Story’ (2021) Improves on and Is Limited by the Original
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021) improves on the original’s terrible representation, poorly written romance, and more. –> check out reviews & film summary
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Is Netflix’s ‘Single All The Way’ the “Answer” to Hulu’s ‘Happiest Season’?
In the LGBTQ+ holiday rom-com wars, ‘Single All The Way’ may or may not be the “answer” to ‘Happiest Season.’
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A child’s guide to raising himself: “Boy”
Taika Waititi writes, directs and co-stars in ‘Boy’, set in 1984 New Zealand. The film does just what Waititi dreamed of — it gave a great coming-of-age story to Māori people without making a story of the Māori people as an exotic other.