Dear Reader, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You is a wonderful teen romance, that will leave you wanting another sequel. In this story, we have Lara Jean finally going on her first date with her jock boyfriend, Peter Kavinsky. The first half of this film is filled with romantic gestures, cute dates and a blast from the past. Everything was going swimmingly … Continue reading To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You Review
As we all know, Oscar season is almost over. It has been such a long ride since last September, when I watched majority of the nominees at The Toronto International Film Festival. I decided to start my own podcast ahead of Oscar Sunday and share some wisdom about how the Academy works. In the following podcast, I discuss the major snubs and the politics behind … Continue reading CandidxCinema Podcast: Episode #1 – Oscars 2020
Destin Daniel Cretton directed a generic biopic, based on the unfair treatment and systemic racism towards the black community, by the corrupt Alabama police force. Yes, these stories are powerful, when executed by talented actors, such as Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan. Of course, it holds important values, which should be enforced in today’s society but these stories are getting repetitive and it’s frustrating … Continue reading Just Mercy Review
The more I think about it, the more Bombshell, as a title, perfectly encapsulates this film and the various meanings of it. Jay Roach did a great job with the content at hand and reached new heights with integrating archival footage. The second Megyn Kelly came on screen, I was hooked. Charlize Theron transformed and embodied Kelly in every single aspect. She made me want … Continue reading Bombshell Review
Portrait of a Lady on Fire by Céline Sciamma is a beautiful film from beginning to end. Sciamma makes you feel everything at once through her delicate framing. From the opening scene, the audience is brought into the psyche of Marianne and her memories of Heloise. Sciamma introduces the audience to Marianne, an artist and teacher, who is in the middle of instructing her students … Continue reading Portrait of a Lady on Fire Review
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