In Latin, Parabellum means “prepare for war.” As the famous phrase goes, Si vis Pacem, Parabellum, or “If you want peace, prepare fo…
Shadow Movie Review: Another stunning epic from Zhang Yimou
With his 30+ year career as one of China’s prominent cinematic voices, director Zhang Yimou’s résumé plays like an eclectic stew, a series of seemingl…
Tolkien Movie Review: Director Dome Karukoski misses the mark, and the magic
There’s an inspired moment about halfway through Dome Karukoski’s Tolkien where a young J. R. R. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) takes his future wife Edith …
The Sun Is Also a Star Review: Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton Shine Bright
There hasn’t been a satisfying young adult romance movie in so long, it’s easy to forget what they’re like. Last summer, Netflix gave us the wonderful…
Asako I & II Movie Review: A stunning and dreamy relationship drama
Based on the novel by Tomoka Shibasaki, Asako I & II asks a lot of its audience, specifically a wealth of compassion to give willingly to a charac…
Wine Country Movie Review: A Talented Cast isn’t Enough to Keep it Interesting
Wine Country looked great in the trailer Netflix initially released. The cast, which included Amy Poehler (who pulled double duty and directed as well…
Poms Movie Review: A thoughtful and sincere film about aging and friendship
Each year, usually sometime around Mother’s Day weekend, Hollywood churns out a well-meaning if bland offering specifically designed for older audienc…