I watched Manchester by the Sea with my parents back when Casey Affleck won Best Actor. At the time, I was still in high school, and nothing stuck with me apart from the film being mostly uneventful. I did, however, remember that there was a scene that convinced me that Casey Affleck's Best Actor win and Michelle Williams's Best Supporting Actress nomination were both well deserved.

Nearly a decade later, I revisited this film with heavier shoulders and a more…

It's hard not to make a biased review of Mickey 17. Not only did it remind me of Fallout, my favourite video game franchise, due to its use of Dean Martin's "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," but thematically and tone-wise, this film oozes Fallout. Human experimentation, grotesque imagery that doesn't seem to faze anyone anymore, and comically stupid characters make this film hit so close to home. This also makes me feel that, unlike the much more serious…

As an Asian boy from a different country, it sometimes feels hard to connect with Western films that focus on certain cultures or relate to another country's history and heritage. But despite our differences in race, religion, and upbringing, one thing I can relate to is the human aspect of a film's characters.

Besides the obvious nomination-worthy performances from Jesse Eisenberg and, even more so, Kieran Culkin, the film shines at how raw the emotions are showcased throughout a relatively…

Conclave does somewhat feel like a religious take on Mean Girls, and for a lot of people, it seems more serious than it should be. But why shouldn't it be? I mean, who knew that the papacy could be so interesting? Well, Catholics, I guess.

The film perfectly shows just how important the selection process is by delivering a thrilling viewing experience for a rather tame plot. The lack of an accompanying score paired with the wide shots of the…