I was feeling a bit nostalgic, so the movie this week is one I enjoyed as a kid and as an adult. Spirited Away is one of the most iconic films to come from Studio Ghibli, partially because it combines stunning visuals with universal themes. It’s a great film for anyone just getting into animation or for someone who already enjoys the genre. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if…
My pick this week, See How They Run, is an interesting commentary on the theatre industry, murder mystery tropes, and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. It’s witty and meta at times, as well as a genuine whodunit. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** During a party to celebrate The Mousetrap’s 100th West End performance, American director Leo…
I originally picked this Bollywood classic, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! for last week while I was in India, but didn’t get a chance to finish watching or writing. The wedding trip was amazing, so I decided to write about this movie this week. I first watched it in a Bollywood cinema class I took in college, but the bride also recommended it for guests who were unfamiliar with Indian…
As I write this, I’m getting ready for my first trip to India for a relative’s wedding. In honor of that, my pick for this week is the rom-com Wedding Season. It’s a fun boy meets girl, they fall in love, family drama ensues movie, all told within an Indian-American wedding season. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie…
My pick this week is the latest Wes Anderson film, The French Dispatch. Like most of his films, it’s a highly stylized, star-studded ensemble piece. Unlike his other films, it’s an anthology of stories bookended by what is essentially a love letter to journalists, writers, and editors. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Upon the death…
Rounding out my month of The Mummy is the final installment, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. This movie wasn’t as well received as the first two, but it is no less filled with supernatural mummies, action, and heart. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** In 1946, Alex O’Connell (Luke Ford), the now grown son of…
