Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
I'm mad I didn't see this in theaters. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Great performances, and I liked this take on the classic Frankenstein.
Synopsis: Riyo marries a man more than twice her age. She is devastated and labors in the sugar cane field. At the end she is able to love her husband.
This was a film that made me think, beautiful kimonos, beautiful kimonos. It gives some insight on arranged marriages and immigration during that time. The score also assists the film in transporting you back to that era. Visually stunning to look at, but lacks a complete story. Right as the…
This review is going to be short and sweet just like the movie. Picture this...man finds gold, nazis steal gold, man goes after nazis. It's an incredibly simple premise, and there is very little character development. Normally, that would be a bad thing, but this movie is expertly crafted chaos. The film is stunning, the kills are creative, and the practical effects really stand out. One scene is so enchanting, you'll think you're watching a Disney film. SISU is a ruckus riot that is well worth your time.
Writer/Director
Jalmari Helander
Cast
Jorma Tommila...Aatami
Aksel Hennie...Bruno
Jack Doolan...Wolf
Mimosa Willamo...Aino
A young Filipina teen, Rose Garcia, has her life turned upside down when others discover of her family's undocumented status. Faced with an impossible decision, she must decide whether to stay in the only home she's ever known, or be thrust into an unknown world.
Diane Paragas wrote/directed a heartbreaking yet beautiful story. We rarely see stories of illegal immigration from the Asian perspective. It's a refreshing tale backed by an original score and music written by Diane and Dale.…