coming of age
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FILM REVIEW – Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) : Why is Matthew McConaughey Voicing a Samurai?
SPOILERS If you pay attention, you’ll remember, nothing is hopeless or beyond redemption. Visually, the film is a dream. As stunning as The Little Prince (2015) (different studio, though equally ambitious). But I’m genuinely confused. This is a tale that takes place in Japan, the characters are Japanese, and it’s inspired by Japanese myth. So… Continue reading
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RECAP – ‘Stranger Things’ Seasons 1-5: The Moral
SPOILERS Trust your instincts. Throughout the first season, Joyce is made to feel like she is going insane. And in the end, she proves to be anything but. All of the condescending men in her life—Hopper (the chief of police), Jonathan (her own son), and Lonnie (the scummy ex) refuse to believe what she knows… Continue reading
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