I recently watched Upstream, a Chinese film released in 2023. It was my first time watching a movie from China, and it was highly recommended by my husband, who had seen it before me. The title immediately intrigued me—I couldn’t help but wonder how it would connect to the story. Directed by Zheng Xu, who also played the title role of Gao Zhilei, the movie … Continue reading The Best Lessons You’ll Learn from the Movie Upstream
A review of Woman of the Hour Spoiler Alert: This Review Contains Plot Details Woman of the Hour recently hit Netflix, marking Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut. Yes, the same Anna Kendrick from Pitch Perfect—and honestly, she brought a unique edge to this project. You know, I’m knee-deep into crime movies and documentaries, especially anything involving serial killers (I know, I’m dumbfounded AF at myself). This … Continue reading A Dating Game Nightmare
If you plan to watch it, just leave and go back after you do I’m a sucker for Zombie shows. I’ve watched the entirety of The Walking Dead, even though I felt there was no need to continue the series after Glenn died. I have this nagging thought that a portion of our future will be in such a state. Of course, I don’t want … Continue reading My Thoughts on Outside
“Lolo and the Kid” on Netflix: A heartwarming yet heartbreaking story that’ll stay with you long after the credits roll. Tissues highly recommended! Continue reading Partners for Life
A review of the movie Damsel Netflix aired Damsel on March 8, 2024, and it soon climbed to number 1. Although it didn’t stay long on the top spot, it has been viewed 35 million times in the span of a week! In fact, I’m one of those numbers. And yes, I watched Damsel twice in one week. Whenever I watch something and love it, … Continue reading The Damsel Who Doesn’t Need To Be Saved
My review of the reunion movie A Journey is number one now on Netflix, kicking off Rewind after more than a month. I won’t deny that I cried watching it, which is something you can expect from a movie with the title tag “cancer”. I understand the fascination for the film which starred the famous teen actors of the 90’s. The scene reminiscent of Tabing … Continue reading A Journey
A Review of What Jennifer Did Contains spoilers! Heads up, this review spills the tea on “What Jennifer Did.” “What Jennifer Did” on Netflix isn’t your typical whodunnit. It starts with a seemingly ordinary young woman, Jennifer Pan, calling 911 in Canada in November 2010. She claims her immigrant parents were shot by strangers who tied her up during a home invasion. Tragedy strikes as … Continue reading A Shocking Discovery
A Soapy Punch to the Heart Spoiler alert! I stumbled upon this gem on Netflix after seeing it blow up on TikTok (thanks, random algorithm!). As a first-time viewer of a Taiwanese film, I have to say, I was blown away. Forget Hollywood glam, these actors looked like real people, which made their story feel even more raw and relatable. The plot follows Ah Cheng … Continue reading Man in Love
Love, Lies, and a Twisted Reality Tell Me Who I Am is not your typical documentary. It plunges us into the harrowing reality of twin brothers Alex and Marcus, whose lives were shattered by a devastating betrayal. In 2015, an 18-year-old Alex awakens in a hospital bed, his past a complete blank slate due to a motorcycle accident. His identical twin brother, Marcus, becomes his anchor, meticulously … Continue reading “Tell Me Who I Am”
A review of the movie Rewind Disclaimer: Spoilers Ahead – Proceed with Caution Last week, attempting to catch the much-anticipated Movie Rewind proved to be daunting. Faced with crowded theaters and the hassle of online ticket purchases, the plan was reluctantly abandoned. Thankfully, the MMFF extended the screening until today, January 14. This unexpected opportunity allowed for a hassle-free viewing experience, with a less crowded … Continue reading One Day Isn’t Enough
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