“What do they think I am, dumb or something?”
Wow! My first musical, and definitely not my last. Singin’ In the Rain mockingly illustrates Hollywood’s bumpy transition from silent films to talkies; a revolutionary shift in cinema. With its blend of comedy, romance, and a dab of history, the film offers both satire and charm, making it a comforting and enjoyable watch for the whole family.
It explores the film industries hoax through Don and Lina, two actors faking a relationship…
“You’re in love with a fantasy.”
(an introspective review)
Objectively, it may be an average film, but I adore it. The cinematography, particularly in the opening sequence, effortlessly captures the essence of Paris; at least to an outsider’s eye. I’ve never been to France, yet in just three minutes, the film transported me there. The sunlit boulevards bathed in a golden glow slowly give way to a drizzly evening, where raindrops tap gently against cobblestone pavements, the ambrosial aroma of…
“The only way to survive is to be in a couple. You have to find someone who can tolerate you, and you have to tolerate them.”
The Lobster explores the oppressive societal pressures where having a romantic partner is not just encouraged but mandated; failure to conform results in being transformed into an animal of choice. Set in a dystopian world, the film examines the extreme consequences of loneliness, portraying a society where solitude is not merely discouraged, but punishable.…
