Drama – The Weekly Views

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

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)”

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)”

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)”

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)”

Knives Out (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ Knives Out is a unique comedy-thriller take on the classic ‘whodunit’ story. Detective Benoit Blanc is sent to investigate the mysterious death of the esteemed author, Harlan Thrombey. Every member of Harlan’s family is a suspect. From his two pretentious children to his in-laws and grandchildren, Harlan Thrombey has a disputeContinue reading “Knives Out (2019)”

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

The classic comedy-drama, based off a book, that gives an in-depth look into the fashion industry. Andrea (Andy) Sachs gets, unpredictably, hired as the new assistant of fashion figurehead Miranda Priestly. Andrea, an aspiring journalist, soon learns that her job is a high demanding one for international fashion company—Runway—with a nagging, devilish boss. Throughout herContinue reading “The Devil Wears Prada (2006)”