Davina Thompson

Davina Thompson

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  • Crazy Rich Asians

    ★★★

  • Anora

    ★★★★½

  • The Brutalist

    ★★★½

  • Io Capitano

    ★★★★

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  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★½

    As women, we often accept the love we think we deserve. In the desperate pursuit of happiness, love, and intimacy, we believe people when they tell us they care for us, often forgetting that they, too, are in pursuit of something—but that something is vastly different from our own desires. Anora is a beautiful film in many ways. From the lighting and scenes to the dialogue and themes of inequality and exploitation, the movie does a lot of things really…

  • Io Capitano

    Io Capitano

    ★★★★

    Such a real and brutal depiction of the migrant experience. This film kept me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed the use of memory and spirituality to depict the characters regrets and longing for home. All around amazing story on dreams, dedication, and sacrifice.

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  • No Other Land

    No Other Land

    ★★★★★

    Such a powerful film on the generational apartheid happening by Israel. Hard to watch but very necessary. I met Basel and Yuval on the street after watching the movie and I was in so speechless. Honestly felt embarrassed and saddened by the Wests’ complicity in the Israeli occupation. After the film and seeing them on the streets I sobbed. This film is everything documentaries should be about, bringing awareness.

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