“Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave.” Women…talking. The phrase isn’t the most capturing title as it evokes imagery of a movie suggesting just that—talking. But as Women Talking opens, we’re presented with anything but droll conversations, or boredom. The feeling is uneasy as you know something horrific has happened among the people in this seemingly … Continue reading REVIEW: WOMEN TALKING (2022)
REVIEW: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (2021)
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes...” It’s been 15 years ago since I was first introduced to William Shakespeare’s, Macbeth. A junior in high school, I still remember sitting in the dimly lit portable classroom reading the creepy banquet scene where—oh, you know what happens. No scene that I had … Continue reading REVIEW: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH (2021)
LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2021: BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Best Actress is a loaded category this year in terms that it was incredibly hard for me to narrow this list down to only five lovely ladies. Their performances were all striking in different ways, but they all very much deserve a place on this list. I’m sure I’ll ruffle a few feathers by not … Continue reading LITTLE MOVIE AWARDS 2021: BEST LEAD ACTRESS
NYFF REVIEW: NOMADLAND (2020)
Frances McDormand in Chloé Zhao's Nomadland © Fox Searchlight “See you down the road.” “Not all who wander are lost.” A sentiment of inspiration for some, but no statement rings truer in Chloé Zhao’s, Nomadland. This visually stimulating film examines the modern-day nomadic lifestyle through the eyes of our protagonist. With her contact with real-life … Continue reading NYFF REVIEW: NOMADLAND (2020)