Recent Reviews

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  Midnight in Paris (2011)

  Genre: Romantic/Comedy
  Director: Woody Allen
  Rating: Memorable One-Night Stand
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: There’s no time like the present! Midnight in Paris is a literal nostalgia trip that shows us how it’s best to learn from the past but not let it overshadow …

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  The Farewell (2019)

  Genre: Drama/Comedy
  Director: Lulu Wang
  Rating: Marriage Material
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:44 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: “Life is not about WHAT you do, it’s about HOW you do it.” The Farewell highlights the cultural differences between how the U.S. and China deal with death.

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  Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

  Genre: Comedy
  Director: David Dobkin
  Rating: Forgettable One-Night Stand
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:42 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: Never quit on your dreams, do your best, and keep on believing in yourself even when you're the only one who does.

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  Rear Window (1959)

  Genre: Suspense/Thriller
  Director: Alfred Hitchcock
  Rating: Memorable One-Night Stand
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:38 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: Love thy neighbor? The moral of the movie can be derived from the saying “if you see something, say something”. However, the film complicates the notion when it adds context …

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  Groundhog Day (1993)

  Genre: Comedy/Romance
  Director: Harold Ramis
  Rating: Friends with Benefits
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:36 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: It’s nice to be important, it’s more important to be nice. Groundhog Day shows us the importance of being kind and generous. More broadly, the movie emphasizes how one’s own …

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  Sunset Boulevard (1950)

  Genre: Drama/Noir
  Director: Billy Wilder
  Rating: Friends with Benefits
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:34 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: I find that there’s two main morals in Sunset Boulevard. Firstly, money can’t buy it all (ie. happiness). Secondly, and most importantly, Hollywood can be a ruthless place with little …

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  Train to Busan (2016)

  Genre: Action/Thriller
  Director: Yeon Sang-ho
  Rating: Marriage Material
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: In cases of emergency, would you only help yourself/family or would you risk your life to help complete strangers? Train to Busan teaches us about how a “save yourself/your own” …

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  Moonlight (2016)

  Genre: Drama
  Director: Barry Jenkins
  Rating: Marriage Material
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:30 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: Stereotypes and expectations come from being part of certain communities. However, it is ultimately up to you to decide whether you take the risk of choosing to live as yourself …

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  Molly's Game (2017)

  Genre: Drama
  Director: Aaron Sorkin
  Rating: Memorable One-Night Stand
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:29 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: Only YOU can determine your own worth. Don’t let anyone tell you what your potential is nor what you can or can’t do (as long as you keep it within …

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  Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

  Genre: Comedy
  Director: Craig Brewer
  Rating: Friends with Benefits
  Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 9:27 a.m.

  Moral of the Movie: All anyone ever wants in this world is to be appreciated. Through resilience and determination, the film’s protagonist achieves his dreams of national appreciation (fame) while also helping others along …

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