Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
The intricacies and subtleties of human relationships from awkward silences to unspoken intimacy run in parallel to the compromises we make throughout life. Past Lives explores how our choices affect the course of our lives in a story about Childhood sweethearts who are reacquainted later in life.
As subtle as holding a mirror up to society and screaming, 'Patriarchy bad!' a lesson that is however, unfortunately still relevant today. Barbie is a fun-fuelled parade into the world of patriarchy and it's effects in the modern world.
Catchy songs and choreography set on the back drop of a convincing Barbieland makes for great entertainment, and with an important message that could have done with a lot more probing to really hit home. With some laughs falling flat, an all star cast manages to drive the plot forward with exceptional performances in spite of some misgivings.