5 ideas about a movie: If Beale Street Could Talk

Hello! And welcome to back to my blog that I have neglected for another month. But I'm back (I think), so let's discuss If Beale Street Could Talk! IMDb summary: A woman in Harlem embraces her pregnancy while she and her family struggle to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime. If Beale Street Could …

5 ideas about a movie: Every Day

Hello! Before watching Avengers: Infinity War, I checked out a smaller YA movie, so that my series of recent YA reviews could continue. This is Every Day! IMDb summary: A shy teenager falls for someone who transforms into another person every day. Previous recent YA movies I’ve discussed are linked here: Status Update, Love, Simon, Midnight Sun, …

5 ideas about a movie: Midnight Sun

Hello! Welcome to a review of another YA movie. This time around, it's Midnight Sun. IMDb summary: A 17-year-old girl suffers from a condition that prevents her from being out in the sunlight. Midnight Sun was written by Eric Kirsten and directed by Scott Speer (whose previous teen dramedy - Status Update - came out only …

5 ideas about a movie: Finding Your Feet

Hello! It seems that lately, I've been reviewing quite a few small and unknown British films. This post is no exception. This is Finding Your Feet. IMDb summary: On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with …

5 ideas about a movie: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool

Hi! Welcome to a review of a film with the best title ever. This is Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool. IMDb summary: A romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady. Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool was written by Matt Greenhalgh (the British cinema writer). As the name suggests, this was a film …

Movie review: Call Me By Your Name

Hello! Another awards' contender has landed in theatres! This is the review of Call Me By Your Name. IMDb summary: In 1983, the son of an American professor is enamored by the graduate student who comes to study and live with his family in their northern Italian home. Writing Call Me By Your Name was written …

5 ideas about a movie: The Mountain Between Us

Hello! A counterprogramming drama that dared to go against Blade Runner 2049. This is the review of The Mountain Between Us. IMDb summary: Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. The Mountain Between Us was written by Chris Weitz (the writer of Cinderella and Rogue …

Movie review: Breathe

Hello! Yesterday, I had a chance to attend a preview screening of Breathe as part of the BFI London Film Festival. Thus, my review of the film is coming out early. Hope you enjoy it! IMDb summary: The inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in …

5 ideas about a movie: Home Again

Hello! Home Again is trying to prove that the rom-com genre is not dead yet. Or is it? IMDb summary: Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her. Home Again is a directorial (and writing) debut of Hallie Meyers-Shyer, the daughter …

Movie review: Tulip Fever

Hello! After being pushed back a few years, Tulip Fever has finally reached theaters! Does it have any Oscar potential as its cast list suggests? IMDb summary: An artist falls for a young married woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait during the Tulip mania of 17th century Amsterdam. Writing Tulip Fever was written by a playwright …