This science fiction story may not have a lot of hard science, but it does feature some hard linguistics – something I wish we saw more often.
Tag: drama
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) (Reprint) – Ace Long Review
It’s a nice change to see a film that can be shamelessly sentimental about friendship, family, political idealism – anything except sex.
Romeo & Juliet (1978) – Ace Mini-Review + How Ace Is Alan Rickman?
Not a great adaptation of not a great Shakespeare play.
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) – Ace Mini-Review
There’s no story to it beyond the negotiation of a relationship, and the result is pretty boring.
The Hidden Fortress (1958) – Ace Mini-Review
A good, old-fashioned heroic tale, with brave warriors, noble princesses, and honourable commanders.
The Danish Girl (2015) – Ace Mini-Review + Thoughts on Gender
Well, it certainly looks pretty, with Lili hardly the least pretty thing about it.
Dheepan (2015) – Ace Mini-Review
A timely and relevant film that unfortunately fails to live up to its potential.
20th Century Women (2016) – Ace Mini-Review
A smart and funny film with some unusually interesting and believable female characters.
The Barchester Chronicles (1982) – Ace Mini-Review + How Ace Is Alan Rickman?
The personal and professional trials of a humble priest living in a small English town.
Moonlight (2016) – Ace Mini-Review
A simple story about the painful discovery of identity, skillfully performed and tastefully arranged. The result is quite simply a beautiful movie.
