This classic 90s film approach on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is one of teenage relevance and comedy. However, the plot is quite mundane and without invoking premises. Kat Stratford, a beautiful, reserved girl, is in constant discontent with her younger sister, Bianca – the complete opposite of Kat. When Bianca wants to startContinue reading “10 Things I Hate About You (1999)”
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Rocketman (2019)
⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ A biopic film based on the legend: Elton John. It revolves around the different stages of his life and the hardships he endured. From growing up in an unstable family with a passion for music to a millionaire, flamboyant pop star struggling with addiction. Although commonly compared to Bohemian Rhapsody, RocketmanContinue reading “Rocketman (2019)”
Onward (2020)
A recently released Disney animated film centered around a world where magic use to exist with its magical creatures. Ian Lightfoot, a 15-year old elf, has never met his father before, but his older brother, Barley, has at a young age. When Ian receives a long-awaited present from his late father on his 16th birthday,Continue reading “Onward (2020)”
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ A unique film from the perspective of a Nazi German boy displayed in satirical writing. Jojo Betzler is a 10-year-old German boy passionate about the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler. When he discovers that his mother has been hiding a Jewish girl upstairs, his entire devotion to the Nazi party isContinue reading “Jojo Rabbit (2019)”
Hercules (1997)
A Disney classic that is great to watch with the whole family. Hercules, son of the Gods Zeus and Hera, is turned mortal and is misplaced from his biological family by the evil Hades, brother of Zeus. Hercules grows up living life as a unique boy with super strength. He aims to be a heroContinue reading “Hercules (1997)”
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
A comical film that is adds another list of characters and plot to the MCU universe. Set in space, Peter Quill, Star-Lord, is a space adventurer living off by stealing. After stealing a mysterious orb, he is sent to prison with a group of misfits. They plan to escape and prevent Ronan, a powerful villain,Continue reading “Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)”
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ Another Spider-Man film, but with a unique plot and design. Miles Morales, a high school student, has been bitten by a radioactive spider that gives him spider-like traits. When he meets Peter Parker, however, he learns that he isn’t the only Spider-Man in the universe. The evil Kingpin has developed aContinue reading “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)”
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
A narrative story of a popular European hotel, Grand Budapest Hotel, in the 1930s. The concierge at that time was a charming man, Gustave H., who provides first-class services to the hotel’s guests and specifically the elderly women by satisfying their sexual needs. Gustave’s lobby boy, Zero, has just been hired and is soon toContinue reading “The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)”
Ratatouille (2007)
A Disney and Pixar co-created film of a rat, Remy, with “a highly developed sense of taste and smell.” He befriends a newly hired garbageman who knows nothing about cooking, Alfredo Linguini, for the notable Gusteau Restaurant. When Linguini and Remy both get each other into unpredictable situations in the restaurant, they must work togetherContinue reading “Ratatouille (2007)”
Cats (2019)
Cats — the film that has garnered tremendous mixed reviews throughout 2020. Based on the classic musical, this film immensely follows the musical’s production. A tribe of abandoned cats, specifically the ‘Jellicles’, decides yearly which cat deserves to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. The worthiest cat withContinue reading “Cats (2019)”