I’m currently watching the nominees for Best Picture at this year's Oscars, Most of them, I'm afraid, aren’t worth mentioning. So for each one, I'll just leave a brief summary of my thoughts. (I’ll keep updating as I finish more—stay tuned!) 1. Emilia Pérez Rating: C- A crime lord’s desire for gender transition triggers a bloody saga of melodrama and over-the-top sequences of a Mexican TV drama. While it lightly touches on gender issues, this is hardly the film’s focus. The musical sequences are
Ishika Banerjee: I thought Anora was great because the dialogue was very on-point and straightforward tbh
I often underestimate how disappointing the Oscars can be—especially when they lack spectacle. The recently concluded 97th Academy Awards featured neither the drama of a celebrity slap nor the blunder of announcing the wrong winner. Even the controversy surrounding transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón's provocative tweets—which sparked a social media storm and a crisis for her career—ended up as fodder for Conan O'Brien's monologue after she appeared at the ceremony. "Anora uses the F-word 479
Why do we—The Definitely Not Rich—love The White Lotus so much? It’s simple. There’s something almost primal in our enjoyment of watching these privileged characters unravel. It’s the undeniable satisfaction of seeing mean, hypocritical rich people, with their facade of wealth and respectability, suffer the consequences of their own actions. And this new season set in Thailand hits all the right notes. Honestly, if you have been to Thailand, you might be surprised by how accurate the show gets t
She already wondered about it, the Colombian with the white dreams and bare feet, in that incredible, unsurpassable and even reflexive Latin pop album Dónde están los ladrones (Where are the thieves, 1998), one of the most successful of her career and among the best 500 in history, according to Rolling Stone magazine. It is also considered to be one of the 1000 recordings you must listen to before you die, according to Sony Music. In one of its choruses, she sings this: Where are the thieves (Do
Are you ready to be ‘cordially’ invited to the next greatest thing since the last royal wedding? Well they're certainly dishing up as much drama, and it's hot off the press! Alright, let’s talk about Bridget Jones' newest instalment, Mad About the Boy. In my opinion its hands down the best movie of 2025... so far, and honestly, the most relatable rom com we’ve had in ages. Why? Because bless her chaotic heart, Bridget isn't living the fairy tale life that Hollywood is trying to sell us; she's li
Lucas Friesen: "love isn’t just one epic romance. It’s a series of loves, losses, and figuring-it-out." I loved that. Also, so glad to hear that Hugh Grant is back!
Sherlock Holmes first appeared in late 19th-century Britain, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the original stories, Holmes is a “consulting detective” with a brilliant mind, sharp observation skills, and a unique personality. He is knowledgeable, aloof, sometimes blunt, and even plays the violin. His famous saying—“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth”—captures the core of his rational approach to solving cases. By writing works li
The Silent Catalyst: Mamiya in Cure Cure (1997) is one of those rare films that defy conventional categorization; it's not just a horror movie but a haunting exploration of the human psyche that forces the viewer to confront the fragility of free will and the darkness lurking within the soul. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the film has left an indelible mark on my cinematic memory—not merely for its disturbing narrative and enigmatic style but for the singular portrayal of Mamiya, the on-screen k
From 2009, or rather, from March 2010 in the Oscars context, the nominations started to follow an interesting pattern, especially in the awaited category Best Picture. In parallel to this revelatory fact to some, the United States was experiencing a crucial moment in its socio-political history: Barack Obama was becoming its first African American president. Actually, two patterns started to develop that, to this day, are still repeated and are the main reason behind the analysis I'm about to do
Does animation have to be beautiful? Disney, DreamWorks, Studio Ghibli—these top animation studios have established industry benchmarks for animators worldwide. However, some viewers (including myself as the No.1 Hayao Miyazaki fan) gradually experience fatigue from polished aesthetics. We grew up influenced by "beautiful" animation, but as we truly mature, we discover that beyond "beauty," there are many different—even opposite—styles that lack expression. Today, I want to start with Common Sid
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Ishika Banerjee: I thought Anora was great because the dialogue was very on-point and straightforward tbh