Author: Jenna

reviews about films and shorts

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We Are X

We Are X is the dark and exciting history of Japans’ largest and most well-loved rock band, X Japan. Intricately weaving past and present, this documentary shows fans the true side of the lengends.

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Big Hero 6 (2014)

A young boy, obsessed with robots, meets an unlikely friend while battling villains – and his own personal demons.

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Gippi

Gippi is an light-hearted story about a young girl who learns to love herself and love her life – even if neither of them are perfect.

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Ram-Leela

Two battling family clans drive their town into chaos after Ram falls for Leela. The battle for love to win over hate has never been done with more enchantment (or gunfire).

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Bunty Aur Babli

Bunty Aur Babli is a light-hearted take on the classic crime caper genre, lead by an all-star cast and boasting hit songs.

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Men in Black III

Reprising their iconic roles as K and J ten years after the last film, Men In Black III hit theaters this weekend.

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Rock-A-Doodle

Following in the same footsteps and animation style as it’s predecesor’s The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go To Heaven, and An American Tale, Rock-A-Doodle took a stand against the animation conglomerate, Disney. With it’s catchy tunes, and slap-stick comedy, it’s an adventure that’s as kid friendly as it is entertaining.

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Sucker Punch

When 20-year-old Baby Doll loses her mother she knows instantly that she has to protect herself and her little sister from their stepfather. But things don’t go as planned: Baby Doll’s sister is dead, she has a gun in her hand and her stepfather winds up committing her to a mental institution.

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Brindavanam

As in many Tollywood films, this one spends a lot of time making you laugh and a lot of time watching people fight. But what makes Brindavanam unique is the dialogue.

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Turn It Up To 11

In essence Turn It Up To 11 is a film about rock and roll, but it also takes on a life of its own as we get involved in the turmoil of making it big in Korea’s rock scene.