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Hollywood Films

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021): Disney’s Step toward the Right Direction

As an aspiring Vietnamese-American film critic, the production of a Walt Disney film centering around a Southeast Asian princess made me have very, very, very high expectations. What cultural elements are they going to put into it? How will this story resonate with me emotionally? Will this story be personally intimate enough to me while delivering a universal message? Boy, did Walt Disney deliver! Raya … Continue reading Raya and the Last Dragon (2021): Disney’s Step toward the Right Direction

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#Foreign Film, Indie Film

LAVA (2019): An Ambitious Bite at an Artistic Apocalyptic Future

Don’t let the promotional poster fool you: despite it being an animated indie film, there is more to the film’s premise than meets the eye. Débora (Janeane Garofalo) is a tattoo artist who is still trying to get over a bad break up. Consequently, her group of friends decide to get together and watch the popular television series “Gain of Clones” to cheer her up. … Continue reading LAVA (2019): An Ambitious Bite at an Artistic Apocalyptic Future

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#Foreign Film, Anime/Manga

Understanding Humanity’s Beauty from Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Throughout my winter break, I have had the luxury of exploring the world of Hayao Miyazaki for the first time! Based on the movies that I have watched so far (which were Spirited Away (2001), Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), Princess Mononoke (1997), and Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)), I definitely enjoy the themes and tonal atmosphere that he brings to his audiences.  And, out of all … Continue reading Understanding Humanity’s Beauty from Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

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Hollywood Films, Indie Film

Paper Tiger (2020) and Over the Moon (2020): Unveiling the Unheard Voices of the Asian American Community

Growing up as a first generation Vietnamese American, I have always felt unseen everytime I turned on the TV and/or went to the movies. Most of the time, whenever there was a chance to see any Vietnamese character or a featured narrative about Vietnam, it had always centered around the Vietnam War and was always exclusively written in the lens of the American struggle–the only … Continue reading Paper Tiger (2020) and Over the Moon (2020): Unveiling the Unheard Voices of the Asian American Community

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#Foreign Film

Agathe-Christine: Next Door Spy (2020) Review

I would like to thank TriCoast Studios for reaching out to me to view this film. It’s always a pleasure to work with you! 🙂 If you’re looking for a film to entertain children that is outside of Disney and adds elements of mystery, then Agathe-Christine: Next Door Spy (2017) may be the right film for you! My Quick Summary Agathe-Christine, also known as AC, … Continue reading Agathe-Christine: Next Door Spy (2020) Review

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#Foreign Film

A Review for ‘Finding Santa: A Christmas Adventure’ (2016)

Christmas is right around the corner and if you’re looking for a film that will bring in the Christmas spirit in a different way, then Finding Santa: A Christmas Adventure (2016) may be the movie for you! Again, shout out to TriCoast Studios for reaching out to me to review this Swedish film! The work that they do to bring foreign films to larger audiences … Continue reading A Review for ‘Finding Santa: A Christmas Adventure’ (2016)

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