Danai Gurira is an actress I’m familiar with and Andrew Dosunmu is a director I’ve heard people in film spaces speak highly of, so I had somewhat high expectations for Mother of George. It is visually stunning and an emotional exploration of love, tradition, and identity within a close-knit Nigerian immigrant community in Brooklyn. The story begins with Adenike, played by Gurira, and her husband Ayodele’s vibrant wedding ceremony, showcasing the richness of Nigerian culture. However, the celebration turns into…
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Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) 2020
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I decided to watch this for a final project because of Ayo Edebiri's recommendation and I love how personal and deeply human this film is. It captures the yearning for a better life in the midst of harsh realities, how packed Lagos really is, and themes of resilience, inequality, and the elusive nature of fulfillment perfectly. Jude Akuwudike and Temiloluwa Ami-Williams give performances that are deeply empathetic and nuanced, and I'll definitely need to check out more of their work.…
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Beau Is Afraid 2023
MY WHOLE REVIEW JUST DELETED OUT OF THIN AIR WHAT THE FUCK
I was almost 300 words deep and nearly finished with my pretty inconclusive review for this insanely complex and nuanced movie (probably too much of both), and then it just disappeared. So I'll sum it up because I ain't writin allat again.
Lots of good; lots of bad; lots that I missed/didn't understand; I need to rewatch but it's tough because it's too damn long and extremely dense.
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La La Land 2016
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What a bittersweet ending. Both of them ended up successful and where they were meant to be… just not together. Real love is truly pushing someone else to be the best version of themself. The lead-up is great too. I loved the performances, ESPECIALLY RYAN GOSLING. He’s something special; definitely rising on my list of favorite actor as everyday passes. The music is great, even the original songs, which I can say as someone who isn’t the biggest fan of…
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