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Tag: drama
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East of Wall: Authentic and Gritty
East of Wall intrigued me because of the story of Tabatha Zimiga and her family. The film stars Tabatha Zimiga as herself and Portia Zimiga playing herself as well. Given that it’s unusual for the subject of a film to play themselves, I wondered how that would impact the story and the acting. Rather than…
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Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: Emotional Performances
“Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” is a film told from the perspective of an eight year old child, Bobo and her understanding of the 1980 war for independence in Zimbabwe. In watching, it was easy to see how Bobo attempts to navigate the circumstances of her life and her understanding of race and…
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On Swift Horses: Emotionally Compelling
From what I read about the film, I thought the story sounded interesting. And a film about secrets always implicitly promises a certain amount of drama. What On Swift Horses brings is an emotionally compelling plot where there are no easy solutions for the characters, characters that are dynamic together, and all about being true…
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The Penguin Lessons: Lesson in Artful Delivery
When I read the synopsis for The Penguin Lessons, I was very interested in seeing the film. The movie looked like it would be a fantastic comedy. In that regard, I was both correct and incorrect. It is endearingly funny but it is also full of lessons about fascism and responsibility. It is underpinned with…
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I’m Still Here: Dynamic and Impactful
If you want to understand a fascist government and how impactful that can be on ordinary citizens, this is the film to watch. Not only does it have brilliant performances, emotional scenes but it is dynamic and impactful, a film that does a stunning job of presenting how a fascist government can make individuals disappear.…
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Nickel Boys: Powerful and Unique
When I heard about Nickel Boys, I knew that it had the potential to be an impactful film, one that might reveal truths about the past. While I was watching it, however, I ended up immersed in the emotional and powerful friendship between the two Black teenagers. The unique film cinematography combined with the dynamic…
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“The Outrun”: Journey of Healing
When I heard about the film The Outrun, I was curious. I like films set in the United Kingdom and I thought the premise sounded compelling, especially a film about trying to heal. After watching it, I found that while it does meander at times, it truly is a journey of healing for the character,…
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“My Old Ass”: A Fresh Twist on Coming of Age
I wanted to see “My Old Ass” as soon as I knew Aubrey Plaza was in the film but add in meeting yourself back when you’re eighteen, it sounded too good to miss. I felt like the concept could be funny but what I loved was how it was a fresh twist on the coming…
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Blink Twice: Brilliant Details
When I first heard of Blink Twice, I was excited to hear Zoe Kravitz was directing. Then, I saw the cast, an incredible lineup of talented stars and I couldn’t wait to see this movie. Just as with the title, I highly recommend you don’t blink, pay attention to all the brilliant details in this…
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Between the Temples: Quirky and Upbeat
When I saw the trailer for Between the Temples, I found myself fascinated and hopeful. With both Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane in the movie, I knew both are very capable actors and funny. Once I watched the film, I was struck by how quirky and upbeat it is as it explores how messy and…
