Tag: drama
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The Choral: Poignant and Powerful
I have a soft spot for historical films, add in music and singing, and this made The Choral one that I really wanted to see. With a cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, I had hope that the film would be interesting. After watching it, I found the movie poignant and powerful, full of quirky characters…
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Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Evocative and Compelling
When Ebun gives birth to her daughter, Eniiyi, on the day they bury her cousin Monife, there is no denying the startling resemblance between the child and the dead woman. So begins the belief, fostered and fanned by the entire family, that Eniiyi is the actual reincarnation of Monife, fated to follow in her footsteps…
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Merrily We Roll Along: Talented Performances
Full disclosure, I love musicals so given the opportunity to review this live performance of Merrily We Roll Along, I was excited. Filming a live performance of the musical, the story is dynamic with talented performances by Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez. The music shines in this revival of the original musical from…
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Hamnet: Breathtaking and Raw
I was excited about seeing Hamnet primarily because I love Shakespeare, both the tragedies and the comedies. This unique look at the origins of one of his greatest tragedies, Hamlet, was something I really wanted to see and coming out of the screening, I felt the film was breathtaking and raw, the performances some of…
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Nuremberg: Brilliant Performances
I’ve always been a student of history so most films that focus on history will be of interest to me but in particular, I wanted to see Nuremberg, not because it would be comfortable to watch but because the timing of the film with current events makes it feel necessary. Add that to a cast…
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The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes: Authentic and Real
Seventeen-year-old Cesar Flores is finally ready to win back his ex-boyfriend. Since breaking up with Jamal in a last-ditch effort to stay in the closet, he’s come out to Mami, his sister, Yami, and their friends, taken his meds faithfully, and gotten his therapist’s blessing to reunite with Jamal. Everything would be perfect if it…
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All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles: Gothic Drama
When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative’s remote Gothic manor, he is horrified to find all the people he least wants to see in the world: his estranged brother, his sneering cousin, and his bitter ex-lover Gideon Grey. Things couldn’t possibly get worse. Then the master of the house announces the true purpose…
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Kiss of the Spider Woman: Emotional Performances
I was intrigued by the cast in this film. I admit I haven’t watched the original film but have liked Diego Luna in his other performances. Jennifer Lopez was also intriguing. After watching the film, I found the film complex, the themes of love and death enthralling and the actors gave emotional performances. Kiss of…
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Eleanor the Great: Moving Story
I’ve liked June Squibb since I saw her first film so I was excited about her next project. The fact that Scarlett Johansson’s directed made me even more intrigued. After watching the film, I found it a beautiful moving story of grief and unlikely friendship with compelling performances from June Squibb and the rest of…
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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…
