30/11/2018 0 Comments November 2018 Movie/TV Round-UpMy review of movies and TV shows I've watched this past month including, Isle of Dogs, Friends and more! ISLE OF DOGS (2018)This stop-motion animation takes place in a dystopian Japan where Dog Flu and Snout Fever pose a threat to the citizens of Megasaki City. All dogs have been banished to Trash Island as a form of quarantine from Dog Flu and Snout Fever. The story follows a 12 year old boy, Atari on his quest to find his dog, Spots who was the first dog to be banished to Trash Island. Directed, written and produced by Wes Anderson, this movie is highly acclaimed. In today's Hollywood, there are waaayyy too many remakes of and sequels to popular movies so Isle of Dogs was refreshing because of it's family-friendly plot and creativity. FRIENDS (SEASON 6, 7 & half of 8)If you didn't know by now, now you know that I absolutely love Friends with all my heart. Without trying to give any spoilers to anyone who hasn't watched every season as religiously as I have since I got into it this year, season 6 saw my second favourite OTP (one true pairing, fandom language sorry) on the show get engaged! And season 7 saw that same couple get married, plus someone's pregnant! I'm fully charged to finish season 8, 9 and 10 this December! PRETTY BOY (SHORT FILM)A beautiful LGBTQ+ story about Sean Collins, a gay senior in high school. Sean faces ridicule and physical abuse from his peers and father because of his sexual orientation. His father takes him to a motel to have his homosexuality 'fixed' by a female prostitute (Katie). Sean and Katie, instead share a life-changing, innocent night together filled with love and acceptance. This film is easily acceptable as it can be found on YouTube. The cinematography was quite good for an independent film. The plot was really beautiful and moving and the script did a great job of capturing the essence of the characters in such a short space of time. I loved it! IN A RELATIONSHIP (2018)This film follows long-term couple Owen (Michael Angarano) and Hallie (Emma Roberts) who reach a dead-end in their relationship. The comedic drama follows the two post-breakup while Owen's best friend (Matt) and Hallie's cousin (Willa) embark on their own complicated, romantic journey. Having been in a long-term relationship before, I could totally relate with the kind of situation Owen and Hallie find themselves in. Breaking up after being with someone for a long time can feel difficult at times, easy at times, confusing at times and everything in between. I could also relate to the newness of Matt and Willa's relationship where you don't know when to establish that you're actually dating someone and not just hanging out anymore. The movie was quite slow because it follows the progression of these love stories over a short space of time, so the character development happens very subtly. I'd rate it 5 out of 10. A STRANGER AT MY BROTHER'S GRAVE (SHORT DOCUMENTARY)This BBC documentary follows Ann Kear, a Prestbury village resident in England, whose brother drowned in 1947 at the age of 12. For 70 years, someone has been leaving flowers, gifts and poems at his grave but no one knows who it is. Ann tried everything she could to find the identity of the mystery person, and with the help of journalist Camila Ruz, they extend the search. Another easily accessible documentary found on YouTube. The documentary is only about 20 minutes long, but the story is so gripping and kind of surreal. The entire story was so wholesome and heartwarming. ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997)After 90's cult fan accounts gave me nostalgia about this movie, I had to watch it again. The film follows Romy and Michele, 28 year old best friends who live together in Los Angeles, preparing for their ten year high school reunion. The movie contains silly humour with Romy and Michele's utterly ditsy personalities. PROMISES - THE DOCUMENTARY (SHORT DOCUMENTARY)Telling the story behind the song Promises by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith, this 17-minute YouTube documentary explores the dance culture of Vogue through the eyes of some of America's most respected Voguers. Sam Smith and other queer people are interviewed about their experience with Vogue and how it has impacted their lives. It was an insightful documentary about Vogue culture. I wish there was a little bit more education about the history of Voguing so viewers could really grasp how significant this dance form is to the queer community. It was so inspiring seeing how free and expressive everyone in the documentary is. Written by: Vidal Thaver
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