Category: film reviews
Violeta Went to Heaven
Violeta Went to Heaven is a film about Chilean artist Violeta Parra, who is famous for composing Gracias a la Vida (Thanks to Life) made immensely popular by Mercedes Sosa.
Veer-Zaara
Have you ever been in love? So in love that you’re willing to give up your life not being with the person you love, only for the peace of mind that by doing so, they’ll have a decent life.
Vanished Elephant, The
El Elefante Desaparecido follows the life of novelist depressed for the mysterious loss of his girlfriend, when he receives and envelope with a series of magnified photographs unleashing a series of even weirder events.
Vampire Academy
Vampire Academy isn’t a complete Twilight-esque borefest thanks to the nice bond between the lead characters and a pretty good performance from Zoey Deutch. Sadly, the screenplay made the film heavy to watch on the eyes.
Usagi Drop
Based on the josei manga by Yumi Unita, Usagi Drop tells the story of 27-year-old Daikichi, who ends up living with his grandfather’s 6-year-old illegitimate child, Rin, after his passing.
Upstream Color
Shane Carruth delivers a sophomore feature that’s an emotional powerhouse with as much metaphysical prowess as any Malick or Tarkovsky film.
Until Sbornia Do Us Part
Até que a Sbórnia nos Separe is a disaster movie with the aesthetic quirks and ironies of Chomet, a trippy action dark comedy theatrical pop tango musical with a social commentary.
Undertow (Peruvian Film)
Selected by Peru to represent them at the upcoming Academy Awards, Undertow tells the story of Miguel, a fisherman in the small town of Cabo Blanco, where he is having a baby with his wife Mariela, but no one knows that Miguel is having an extramarital affair with Santiago.
