A friend of mine hosts a movie night for underrated and obscure films, which is where I watched my pick this week, Youth in Revolt. It’s from an era of quippy teen rom-coms, many of which (including this one) star Michael Cera. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) laments his life in Oakland…
Though I normally don’t pick new movies, I feel like Barbie has to be an exception. I grew up playing with the dolls and loved the computer animated Barbie movies from my childhood, but Greta Gerwig’s version is in an entirely different category. I was so excited to see the film, and it didn’t disappoint. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the…
After a bit of a break, I’m back with another movie recommendation. My pick this week is Chef, one of my favorite foodie films and the first collaboration between filmmaker and actor Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi. It’s a film full of heart, delicious food, and an ensemble cast with chemistry to spare. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what…
My pick this week is Arthur (1981), a classic screwball rom-com that I hadn’t seen until recently. A friend of mine hosts a movie night for under-appreciated or overlooked films, both the good and the bad. Arthur is most definitely on the good side, even after over 40 years. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Arthur…
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…
