“Little Women” is anything but a small movie
There is nothing little about Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel of the same title. “Little Women” is packed with so much energy, its impact is more than nostalgia; it’s able to give us a glimpse of both the systemic issues that still plague our society and parallelisms between us and […]
“Birds of Prey” is a fun, entertaining watch
You’d have to think about it minutes (or hours) after Cathy Yan’s “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” before it dawns on you (at least for me) that it’s more than the typical women empowerment-themed flicks wrapped in a fun, sexy package. It’s actually a cunning way of addressing long-held […]
“1917” offers a unique and immersive take on war films
The second the camera started moving slowly—drawing back from a shot of the blue sky, revealing two young soldiers taking a rest on grassy ground—it was clear that we’re in for a ride.It kept on going. Slowly, at first. Making a few short pauses, and then gathering speed during tense moments in the film until […]