Plot: A girl named Mary is living her plain country-side life when one day she finds a mysterious flower that can give her the power to become a witch, which lasts for one night only. Review: Based on the 1971 children’s novel The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart, this anime fantasy adventure is a satisfying... Continue Reading →
Plot: Set in an alternative universe modern-day LA where humans, orcs, and elves live side by side, a human cop (Smith) is forced to work with an Orc cop (Edgerton) to find a powerful magic wand that everyone is willing to kill for. Review: Using fantasy stories to provide commentary on contemporary society is hardly... Continue Reading →
Plot: Based on the 1995 book Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty, the story depicts oil tycoon and billionaire J. Paul Getty’s refusal to corporate with the extortion demands of a group of kidnappers who abducted his grandson John Paul Getty III in 1973. Review: No matter... Continue Reading →
Plot: Taking place at a Baltimore research facility in 1962, a mute custodian named Elisa forms a relationship with a mysterious captured amphibian creature. Review: "Water is like love, it has no shape. It takes the shape of whatever it inhabits. It's the most powerful element in the universe. It's gentle, flexible, but breaks through... Continue Reading →
Plot: Picking up immediately after the events of The Force Awakens, Rey has finally found the legendary Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and hopes to find understanding in her powers and her destiny. However, Luke’s disgruntled nature due to his failure with Kylo Ren complicates her efforts. Meanwhile, Leia and the Resistance fighters are on a... Continue Reading →
Plot: Set in Sacramento, California Lady Bird (LB) follows a year in the life of an artistically-inclined high school senior named Christine "Lady Bird" MacPherson, who longs for adventure in life. It’s a coming-of-age story as Christine experiences ever-relatable life situations such as first love and applying for college. Review: Up for multiple awards and... Continue Reading →
Plot: A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years. Review: It maybe hard to imagine now, but when Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (based on Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?) initially hit screens back... Continue Reading →
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