Category: Film
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Film Review: Past Lives
“Past Lives” is the brand new Korean-American romantic drama mesmerising cinema-goers everywhere. And after watching it, it’s easy to see why. Read my full review of it here.
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Film Review: Pure Asian joy in “Joy Ride”
This might sound bias, but move over, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”, because “Joy Ride” is this year’s funny and fabulous film to watch about international Asian identities and self-discovery that let’s be honest, probably won’t be as successful just because its Asian-led.
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Asian representation vs. the Model Minority Myth and the media
ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) representation has slowly improved in the US over the years, but still needs major improvement in the UK. How can this be turned around so Model Minority and other stereotypical characters and storylines are challenged and avoided, giving ESEA talent and creatives the opportunities to…
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Film Review: Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
“Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” is a drama that shines a light on the breathtaking, tradition-heavy and perhaps little known country of Bhutan and is a touching story about discovering true happiness and interpersonal connections. Read my review of this multi-award-winning, Oscar-nominated film here.
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Film Review: Broker
The mystery and emotion of South Korean drama continues to intrigue audiences everywhere. Read my recent review of “Broker” by Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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Film Review: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is the latest but probably not last biopic retelling the life of Whitney Houston, but it’s certainly perhaps one of the frankest and closest to the truths about her that we may get. If you’re a fan of the greatest singer of all time, this…
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Film Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
After Chadwick Boseman’s passing, the future of Black Panther in “Wakanda Forever” and the rest of the MCU was unknown. But his and his character T’Challa’s legacy is continued and remembered in a film that explores what Wakanda must now do without their protector in the aftermath of his loss…
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Film Review: Decision to Leave
“Decision to Leave” is the must-see South Korean murder mystery film of the year that has more twists and turns and complications of love and suspicions than you could imagine. Read my full review of it here.
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Theatre Review: Mrs. Doubtfire
It’s an iconic film. She’s an iconic character. And she was portrayed by an iconic actor. Now, Mrs. Doubtfire, originated by the late, great Robin Williams, is back – this time on stage as a brand new musical. Does it do the film and Williams justice or will its tits…
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Film Review: Thor: Love and Thunder
Everyone’s favourite Norse superhero is back after a few years since he went off with the Guardians of the Galaxy at the end of “Avengers: Endgame”. This time Thor teams up with different heroes to defeat another new threat, one that specifically wants him killed. “Thor: Love and Thunder” is…
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