Reel Talk: Holistic Health & Culture Decoded
I left the cinema with so much food for thought, it was so much better than I was expecting it to be. Spellbinding and powerful, Origin is a bold and ambitious film, based on Isabel Wilkerson’s groundbreaking book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Transcending the boundaries of traditional storytelling, this movie delivers a poignant exploration of systemic… Continue reading The “Origin” of Oppression
Marking the directorial debut of Celine Song, Past Lives is a captivating journey about identity, connection, and the march of time. The film introduces us to Nora (portrayed by Greta Lee), a Korean-American woman navigating love and life in New York City. As Nora confronts the memories of her past and contemplates the possibilities of her future,… Continue reading Echoes of Love and Missed Connections: Past Lives Review
With the Oscars just around the corner, I thought I would take a look back on one of the most talked-about films of 2023 – Barbie. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Original Song, this buoyantly pink movie is a delightful blend of nostalgia, imagination, and advertising. From the… Continue reading Nostalgia Marketing: Unboxing Barbie
A quiet meditation on life. All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is a poetic exploration of memory, tradition, and the passage of time. Through the fragmented yet intimate journey of a woman’s life in Mississippi, it is one of the quietest yet immersive films I have ever watched. Life unfolds not in linear progression, but in a… Continue reading All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt: A Poetic Journey Through Life’s Seasons
A mesmerising cinematic journey that plunges you into the vibrant world of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. This beautiful piece of cinema reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the backdrop of Brazil’s rich cultural landscape. Filled with the pulsating rhythms of samba and a kaleidoscope of colours adorning the streets, I found… Continue reading Black Orpheus Review: Music, Myth & Carnival Magic
Story of a Three-Day Pass, directed by Melvin Van Peebles, is a timeless film that captures the essence of love, identity, and the fleeting nature of freedom in a three-day journey. Set in France in the 1960s, this tale follows an African American soldier named Turner, who is granted a brief respite from his military… Continue reading Story of a Three-Day Pass Review: A Breezy French Escape