Step into the serene world of Wim Wenders’ 'Perfect Days,' where Koji Yakusho's portrayal of a Tokyo toilet cleaner transcends the mundane, inviting viewers to find magic in the minutiae of everyday life.
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Dive into the quirky world of "QUIZ LADY" on Hulu, where Jessica Yu's creation turns the spotlight on embracing our oddities through the laugh-filled yet touching journey of sisters Jenny and Anne. Starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina, this film isn't just about finding laughter in the chaos of life—it's a heartfelt exploration of family, fame, and finding oneself amidst the madness.
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Opinion piece on Julio Torres’ directorial debut- PROBLEMISTA, a surreal, magic realism piece (written, directed and acted by him) is definitely not for everyone, and that’s okay. Some may get it, some won’t, and that’s the beauty of it.
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Yorgos Lanthimos' 2023 film "poor things" tells us that life is not just black and white, but rather layers and spectrums of colors in various hues and saturations. It's a memorable, surreal sensory feat- it's visually enticing and appealing, sonically engaging (the sound design, omg), emotionally captivating and mentally challenging the audience to think and reflect on a lot of the themes presented in this film.
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Kayla Abuda Galang's 2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Grand Jury Prize award-winning film "When You Left Me On That Boulevard" takes the audience directly in the heart of most Filipino-American family holiday gatherings
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Shortcomings" delves into the rich tapestry of Asian American experiences, offering a thought-provoking exploration of identity, relationships, and the complex nuances within the community. With standout performances from Justin H. Min and Sherry Cola, Randall Park's directorial debut delivers a candid and impactful cinematic journey that challenges stereotypes and leaves audiences pondering the uncharted territories of human nature.
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"Bottoms" is a riotous coming-of-age comedy that follows PJ and Josie, two lesbian best friends on a quest to win over their high school crushes. As they stumble into a plan to gain popularity, their journey is filled with laughter, chaos, and a series of wild adventures that redefine teenage desires and bring a fresh twist to the classic high school comedy genre.
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JOYRIDE (written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao, Adele Lim), Directed by Adele Lim) is a heart-warming, raunchy, unapologetic ride of a film about self-discovery, community, identity and friendships.
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We all lie. We lie so we don’t hurt people’s feelings, or we lie so we can protect ourselves from the repercussions of the truth. You Hurt My Feelings explores what happens when you find out you’ve been lied to by the person you trust the most.
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If you miss laughing at suffering people without the threat of being canceled, The Banshees of Inisherin invites you to do exactly that.
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Park Chan Wook’s 2022 film “Decision to Leave,” is a lot about show, don’t tell. The ebb and flow of tension is the heart that connects the pieces of this film together.
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Ryan Coogler's Wakanda Forever will live on as a great bookend to MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Phase 4 and as a heartfelt tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.
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Todd Field’s Tár is a relatively long film that generously explores the psyche and the life of its main character Lydia. It’s a commentary on cancel culture.
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Dolly doesn’t play around. She’s a magnetic force to be reckoned with.
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Director Mia Hansen-Løve’s ONE FINE MORNING (Un Beau Matin) delicately takes you on the different pages of Sandra Kienzler’s life (played brilliantly by Léa Seydoux).
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A24’s Aftersun is a beautiful collage of vague patches of melancholia directed by Charlotte Wells.
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If you’ve seen director Ruben Östlund’s other Cannes Palme D’Or winning film The Square, it’s clear that he has a knack for parodying professions that can seem pretentious, by doing so, taking audiences for a wild ride while also providing social commentary on the rich and famous.
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2019 Aladdin is like satiating your late night big ass fast food burger cravings- it’s delicious, it’s messy and it’s highly satisfying.
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