The official movie poster for “The Farewell” displays members of the Wang family. For the first time in over 25 years, the entire family gathered for a reunion in China. Photo courtesy of A24“The Farewell” is a bittersweet movie about keeping the family matriarch’s illness a secret. This film intimately portrays the Chinese American experience, … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity
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Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Photos courtesy of LimelightThe "Palm Springs" movie poster features Nyles and Sarah lying in the pool. "Palm Springs" received a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize of the Sundance Film Festival in 2020."Palm Springs" is a rom-com directed by Max Barbakow that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The audience was excited to see Andy Samberg's performance, and … [Read more...] about Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Film Review: ‘Almost Famous’ Still Rocks 20 Years Later
The "Almost Famous" film poster presents Kate Hudson as charming non-groupie Penny Lane. Hudson won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in the film. Photos courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures“Almost Famous” is the semi-autobiographical tale of journalist, filmmaker and author Cameron Crowe. Crowe is known for his … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Almost Famous’ Still Rocks 20 Years Later
Film Review: Tom Hanks Tells a Convoy Ship’s Breathtaking Story in ‘Greyhound’
Photos courtesy of Sony PicturesThe "Greyhound" movie poster features Tom Hanks as Capt. Ernest Krause, the commander of a 37-ship convoy crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The action movie was released July 10 on Apple TV+."Greyhound" is based on C.S. Forester's novel "The Good Shepherd." The movie begins with the onset of World War II. Capt. Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) leads a convoy … [Read more...] about Film Review: Tom Hanks Tells a Convoy Ship’s Breathtaking Story in ‘Greyhound’
Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
Image courtesy of Focus FeaturesDo you ever wish you could forget a bad breakup? A lost pet? That one time a waitress told you to enjoy your food and you said, "You too?" In his 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Director Michel Gondry explores the need to forget. Despite being over 15 years old, the film is still relevant. It combines the hopefulness of a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication