An interesting story that is different from many rom coms and that resonates with me in many ways.
Tag: friendship
Turning Red (2022) – Ace Mini-Review
Tackles the subject of puberty in a way that feels honest while staying whimsical and child-friendly.
When Harry Met Sally… (1989) – Ace Long Review
It could be seen as the quintessential demisexual movie. But it's also very heteronormative, and the ending leaves me confused, disappointed, and angry.
Queen & Slim (2019) – Ace Mini-Review
I don’t know if it works as a social commentary. But it works as a love story.
My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) – Ace Mini-Review + Thoughts on Belonging
Tackles race, class, and sexuality in a nuanced and interesting way.
Little Women (2019) – Ace Mini-Review
A lovely period drama that presents its famous story in a slightly different way.
A Taste of Honey (1961) – Ace Mini-Review
This is why I think of coming-of-age movies as depressing.
Dirty Pretty Things (2002) – Ace Mini-Review
A thriller with few action sequences; a horror movie without any supernatural elements; a mystery with an unlikely investigator; a relationship drama where the characters have little time for relationships.
The Philadelphia Story (1940) – Ace Long Review
Part fairy tale, part Shakespearean rom-com, part comedy of manners, this is one of the best romantic-comedy-dramas ever made.
Captain Marvel (2019) – Ace Mini-Review
Another diverting but forgettable Marvel movie.