“Fingernails” is a movie directed by Christos Nikou starring Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White. If you are tired of dating apps and ultra-modern compatibility tests, Apple TV+ brings us this “retro” solution in the form of a romantic comedy that is perhaps everything but a romantic comedy: a comedy about heartbreak and precisely the incompatibility with the partner we choose. No silly laughter or hilarious scenes here: “Fingernails” is an almost bitter comedy built on prolonged silences and relationships that deep down don’t work. And others that simply based on hopes, seem like they might. In any…
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Daily Dose of Sunshine is a South Korean series created by JQ Lee, Lee Nam-kyu, and Lee Ra-ha. It stars Park Bo-young. Do you enjoy hospital shows? Well, you’re in luck because “Daily Dose of Sunshine” is a series in the style of “Emergency”, but with a very different comedic twist. It’s a truly amusing series with a completely charming protagonist who brings a smile, friendliness, and patient-centered approach to her role, adding a touch of happiness to their lives. And ours too. About the Series It boasts quality writing and offers a fresh perspective on the typical hospital dramas…
Cigarette Girl is a series based on the noivel by Ratih Kumala, starring Dian Sastrowardoyo and Ario Bayu. If you fancy a compelling love story across time – one that overcomes obstacles and endures for decades – this is the story for you. It follows two individuals who meet in a business setting and, as they fall in love, must navigate societal norms and differences to either come together or part ways. This series encapsulates an era and a unique perspective on life, quite different from today’s. It pays significant tribute to ancestors and family, while also showcasing exceptional aesthetic…
Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion is a documentary written and directed by Luis Ara about the life of René Higuita, one of the most charismatic players of his generation. René Higuita was a goalkeeper who, in his own way, changed the world of football. He was a goalkeeper who took penalty kicks, ventured out of his goal and made incredible plays to capture the attention of adoring fans who flocked to the stadium to see what René Higuita would come up with that afternoon. Off the field, he was an idol as well: a man who enjoyed the nightlife…
Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom is a docuseries directed by Andre Hörmann and Lena Leonhardt. Two lovers, a mysterious journey, murdered parents, and a getaway that leaves behind many unresolved stories. After being captured, both blamed each other, leading to a high-profile trial due to the circumstances of the murder. It was a cruel crime filled with hatred and brutality. About the Documentary What more can we say about another true crime series on Netflix? The formula keeps refining with each passing day, and this time, we’re taken back to the 80s to a terrible crime. Throughout…
Yellow Door: ’90s Lo-fi Film Club is a South Korean movie directed by Lee Hyuk-rae starring Bong Joon-ho and Choi Jong-tae. Thirty years later, a group of film lovers reminisce about their youthful times when a small video store called “Yellow Club” shaped them, both cinematically and personally. This documentary is a reunion of those friends and what has become of their lives. A legendary place in South Korea that gave rise to filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho (Okja) and Choi Jong-tae (Fly, Daddy, Fly). A touching documentary filled with love for cinema, where we have the opportunity to intimately connect…
“Tore” is a new Netflix series directed by Erika Calmeyer. It is written by William Spetz, who also stars in it, together with Peter Haber, and Sanna Sundqvist. This Swedish production comes in six episodes in which we follow the protagonist’s journey through a new stage in his life. Tore is a relatively young man who seems contented leading a tranquil and simple life. He still lives at home with his father, and holds a steady job, which he carries out with great care, as a funerary worker. He suddenly finds his life turned upside down when all his structures…
The documentary ONEFOUR: Against All Odds is now available on Netflix. Throughout its hour and 20 minutes running time, it traces the meteoric rise of Australia’s first drill rap stars, defiant in the face of police’s efforts to stop them from performing. It is written and directed by Gabriel Gasparinatos. A story about the first rap and drill music band to sing in Australian that caused controversy, public outrage due to its explicit lyrics. (For some reason it makes me think of The Beatles, back in their day). ONEFOUR is a formed by J Emz, Spenny, YP, Lekks and Celly.…
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past. The film is directed by Misan Harriman and, stars David Oyelowo, Jessica Plummer and Amelie Dokubo. An interesting short that proves it does not require to be feature length to tell a full story. In its approximately 19 minutes running time, it manages to bring into the arena, besides the protagonist, the grieving Dayo, a number of characters who are presented to us as his passengers. Capturing short scenes of their rides in his car, and providing telling moments through their…
“Absolute Beginners” is a new series created by Nina Lewandowska and Kamila Tarabura, staring Martyna Byczkowska. It is a series with an immense love for cinema, especially French cinema of the 60s-70s, and in particular the period of the nouvelle vague, which, in a way, introduced us all to a more direct and bold way of making movies. “Absolute Beginners” is between an homage and a coming-of-age series. A summer where two generations will be destined to understand each other in the setting of a camp, marking the end of adolescence and, of course, the discovery of love. It is…
With slightly over an hours running time, “Pete Holmes: This Is Not for Everyone,” is a comedy special that will make, if not everybody, the many, laugh. Holmes has a way of cracking jokes at quotidian anecdotes mostly using himself as the subject (and iPhones as analogies), and does what most good comedians do, observe some of life’s absurdities and truths, and bring them to the fore without being too clownish, and simply using his naturalness. A “staunch” defender of body-positivity…. In his own way. He lists the advantages of having “soft” rather than “hard” trimmed body. Followed by a…
“Surviving Paradise” is a reality TV contest now streaming on Netflix. “They think they are here for a summer of luxury and a chance to win a life changing cash prize [100 k]…. They do not know the rules of the game, and have no idea that the good life will be ripped away from them…” Jessimae Peluso, the show’s host This is how we are introduced to this new reality TV show on Netflix, where, in 9 episodes, we follow Sisco, Taylor, Sarah Kate, Aaron, Justin, Tabitha, Lellies, Shea and Alex. Oh, and Copan, and Hayley…. I think I…