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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)”

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)”

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)”

Little Nicholas (2009)

A family, comedy French film that will just warm the hearts of all ages. Based on the children’s book series, the film centers around Nicholas’s mischievous friends, nonsensical school, and dysfunctional family. A new student has just arrived at Nicholas’s school, Joachim, and expresses the grief he feels over the birth of his new littleContinue reading “Little Nicholas (2009)”

Frozen 2 (2019)

The long-awaited sequel to its astounding predecessor: Frozen. Frozen 2 focuses on the result of the first film: Elsa crowned as the queen of Arendelle and becoming more experienced with her powers, Anna and Kristoff are dating, and Olaf as all of their close companion. Frozen 2 introduces a new world to Elsa and AnnaContinue reading “Frozen 2 (2019)”

Clueless (1995)

A classic film that eventually shaped 21st century movies such as Mean Girls. A cliché rom-com of a teenage girl attending high school in Beverly Hills. Following her journey through new/old friends, romantic interests, and growing up, Cher’s life is one big, unusual movie. This film contains well-thought writing, however it’s not unique. If weContinue reading “Clueless (1995)”

Parasite (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ A story of a struggling family in South Korea who lives in a semi-underground small house. The Kim family represents the majority of the people in poverty. The oldest son of the four members in the family is recruited to tutor the daughter of a rich Korean family, the Parks. AfterContinue reading “Parasite (2019)”

Joker (2019)

⚠️ SPOILERS BELOW ⚠️ There’s probably already over hundreds of reviews for this movie, so what is one more review from an unqualified reviewer’s review suppose to do. But I share the same appreciation for this movie as the majority and will share why I didn’t give this a full 5-star rating. Arthur Fleck, anContinue reading “Joker (2019)”

Lady Bird (2017)

A coming-of-age film that is relatable to every teen at one point or another. Christine McPherson “Lady Bird”, an ambitious, quirky idealist, is attending her senior year of high school in Sacramento, CA. She has big dreams outside of her small town in Sacramento to the big city in New York. However, her big dreamsContinue reading “Lady Bird (2017)”