I Am Cuba: A Caribbean Treasure
Criterion released the rediscovered gem, I Am Cuba. They understood it was about time.
The Taste of Things & 5 Movies for Foodies
The Small Reviews usually feature social commentary, scary horror, and irreverent comedy. Sometimes, it's just good to sit back, relax, and see a pretty film about people cooking and enjoying food.
Small Films 14: Nimic
2019s Nimic follows a professional cellist having an unexpected encounter on a subway that will impact his life. Unsurprisingly, you can expect something as weird as any other Lanthimos work.
Perfect Days: The Toilet Film
Played by Koji Yakusho (Cure, Babel), Hirayama is a simple man with a simple life. He plays music on cassette tapes, has lunch at the park, photographs trees, and eats dinner in the same place.
Small Films 12: Titan
This week's "small film" is a tough to watch coming of age. Titan tells the story of a 13-year-old boy going through a ritual to join a teen gang.
Monster: A Review of Three Points of View
Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster is about "friendship" and might be his most poignant yet. A 5th-grade boy is allegedly mistreated at school and his single mother tries to figure out what is going on a.
All of Us Strangers and Parents Issues
In All Of Us Strangers, a man deals with his complicated relationship with his parents and his love life in a surreal and mournful manner.
Top Films to Watch on Black History Month
February is known as Black History Month. Watching noteworthy films for the black community is also part of commemorating the month. So here are my picks for top Black History Month picks.
Medicine for Melancholy and My Crisis
"So what do two black folks do on a Sunday afternoon?" After a one-night stand, they enjoyed the city and each other's company. That's what they did, and that's what I was watching.
Small Films 10: Blurred Lines
We are back with our Small Films series this week with Blurred Lines, a short drama about R&B singer Robin Thicke getting sued by the estate of Marvin Gaye over his intellectual property.