Set in the Philippines, the film Butas follows four young individuals living together in a small boarding house. To its credit, it is directed by Dado C. Lumibao. There is a certain depth to the film, as it addresses the yearning for acceptance, the struggle with one’s identity, and the need for belonging, all while […]
Ungol is a quiet, character-focused Filipino film directed by Bobby Bonifacio Jr. The film, whose title means ‘growl’ in English, was released 2024 and features a stark setting of a small motel where Gin, a blind woman who happens to be the proprietor, is the sole character. The story is constructed on small instances, thus,
Swimming Pool is a French-British psychological drama that is a result of the exceptional work of François Ozon. He not only directed but also catered to the starring role of Sarah Morton alongside Ludivine Sagnier as Julie. The two of these characters stems from two culturaul polars that practices a collaborative life for a short
Intro Divided into sections and released in 1997, Boogie Nights is a contemporary classic highly recognized for its vibrant storytelling and ensemble cast, as well as for its depiction of the California aura in the 70s and 80s. Following the life of a young adult who becomes a star in the entertainment business, the film
Introduction Michael Mohan wrote and directed The Voyeurs in 2021 as a psychological drama. It follows a young couple in present day Montreal. The couple gets deeply involved in the lives of their neighbors and as a result undergo a profound emotional transformation along with self-understanding and a few misconceptions about themselves. The Voyeurs explores
Introduction Plugged In reviewed Swung, a movie that came out in 2015, the movie is classified as a British romantic drama and is directed by Colin Kennedy and is based on a novel by Ewan Morrison. In the Bogonda and Ewan Morrison novel, A Grind Affair, the setting is based in Glasgow. The film is
Introduction Run! Bitch Run! is a 2009 American film that is both independent and co-written with Robert James Hayes II. Guzman was in charge of directing the film. Using a stylized manner and specific aesthetic choices, the film attempts to pay homage to the grindhouse cinema of the 1970s. That era was beautifully captured in
Overview Serve the People is set in a made up socialist nation, which parallely resembles North Korea in the 1970s. Focusing in on Mu-gwang, a soldier who gets promoted to chef for the division commander, his affection and loyalty towards the ideology is disturbing. Herership men observe the phrase, ‘Serving the People’ as a slogan
Synopsis Elles incorporates elements of drama that was directed by Malgorzata Szumowska and was released in year 2011. The film also features Juliette Binoche who plays an introspective journalist trying to balance work with personal obligations on a quest of self discovery. The main character, Anne, is one of the leading journalist in a reputed
Synopsis “Ligaw” is an erotic drama film which focuses on a woman caught between a rock and a hard place and is deep in her fantasies. One character is dolores, a devoted yet soft-spoken wife. She is is a devoted caregiver to her paraplegic spouse. Despite the commitment offered, dolores finds a void forming emotionally
