- A Good Lawyers Wife (2003)January 18, 2025
I have no idea what the movie was trying to convey. Also, what was the ending? I don’t get it. The best thing about this movie was its outro song (If somebody finds it, please send it to me). 4/10.
- Monkey Man (2024)January 17, 2025
I had to watch this movie because of the name. The cinematography is notable, it has some really nice scenes, though it’s quite strange to see two men fighting for their lives while Indian music is on full blast in the background. Is this indian John Wick? Also the soundtrack could have been more coherent, they used too many different genres.
Aside from that, it’s your classic action-revenge movie. Solid, but nothing groundbreaking. 6/10.
- Calling a Deer a HorseJanuary 17, 2025
Zhao Gao was a chinese politician, who died at 207 BC. There is an interesting anecdote about him
Zhao Gao was contemplating treason but was afraid the other officials would not heed his commands, so he decided to test them first. He brought a deer and presented it to the Second Emperor but called it a horse. The Second Emperor laughed and said, “Is the chancellor perhaps mistaken, calling a deer a horse?” Then the emperor questioned those around him. Some remained silent, while some, hoping to ingratiate themselves with Zhao Gao, said it was a horse, and others said it was a deer. Zhao Gao secretly arranged for all those who said it was a deer to be brought before the law and had them executed instantly. Thereafter the officials were all terrified of Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao gained military power as a result of that.
~ Zhao Gao
- Luna (1979)January 16, 2025
It’s alright, I liked the italian scenery. 5/10.
- Swing Girls (2004)January 15, 2025
A group of schoolgirls accidentally poisons their local brass band and has to step in as replacements. The catch? Most of them can’t play any instruments, and the few who can have instruments that don’t mix well together. So, they decide to form a big band and play swing instead.
The vibes in this movie are immaculate. I absolutely love the humor. It also features some really great jazz, especially in the last 10 minutes, where my ears ate very well. 7.5/10.