Perfect Days (2023) – Review and Summary
“Perfect Days” spends nearly an entire hour testing its viewers loyalty, and once it makes an effort to get interesting, it doesn’t compensate for lost time as some may wish it had.
Not Rated
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Something You Said Last Night (2023) – Review and Summary
“Something You Said Last Night” exists in the very tame depiction of LGBTQ+ issues, and as much as it makes clear that something is going on with the lead, it doesn’t dig deep in any form or fashion to get you interested.
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National Anthem (2023) – Review and Summary
Luke Gilford’s queer cowboy movie “National Anthem” exudes so much warmth that it bursts from the screen and wraps its arms around you.
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Chestnut (2023) – Review and Summary
Chestnut,” with its lukewarm three-way romantic drama, is watchable but not must-see cinema.
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The Elderly (2023) – Review and Summary
“The Elderly” takes forever to get to the point, which may or may not be a play on who and what it focuses on.
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This Place (2023) – Review and Summary
Addressing both characters’ individual cultures and how sometimes the personal clashes with the timing of something romantic, “This Place” is less about causing butterflies and more about how the timing of love can be imperfect, but people can make time if they can and want to.
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The Beast (2023) – Review and Summary
In a tragic, long-in-the-tooth, multi-generational love story, two people have a constant case of bad timing, which ruins the love that could be.
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The Boy and the Heron (2023) – Review and Summary
Miyazaki’s latest is as beautiful, if not more, than his last. However, it is by no means the type of character driven tales he is known for.
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Barber (2023) – Review and Summary
“Barber” has two competing lead storylines, between its lead character’s personal life and case, that conflict and don’t complement each other well.
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Playing Sam (2023) – Review and Summary
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
