Category: Reviews

[Film Review] Don’t Cry, Butterfly: A Surreal Tale Reflecting the Psyche of a Broken Family

In recent years, Vietnamese cinema has delivered many exceptional films that have gained international acclaim and accolades. Notable titles include…

[Film Review] Grave of the Fireflies: A Heart-Wrenching Anti-War Tale (Concert of Childhood Memory)

Among all Studio Ghibli films, Grave of the Fireflies is arguably the most emotionally devastating. No matter how many times…

[Film Review] Spirited Away: No-Face – The Allure of Loneliness (Concert of Childhood Memory)

Among the many characters in Spirited Away, No-Face (Kaonashi) is undoubtedly one of the most beloved. Audiences are drawn to…

[Film Review] Spirited Away – Have You Ever Forgotten Who You Are? (Concert of Childhood Memory)

Have you ever, in the rush of daily life, amidst the chaos and complexity of society, surrounded by both good…

[Film Review] Conclave: Religion – A Chessboard of Politics, Society, and a Solution from the Heart

One of the best films of the year and currently shortlisted for the 2025 Golden Globes, Conclave is a powerful…

[Film Review] Evil Does Not Exist: The Battle Between Nature and Man – Does Evil Truly Exist?

Following the quiet, melancholic rhythm of Drive My Car, director Ryusuke Hamaguchi returns with Evil Does Not Exist—a meditative, haunting…

[Film Review] The Substance – A Red Flag for Those Who Indulge Themselves

Horror films often get a bad rap from critics—seen as shallow, cheap thrills filled with jump scares and gore. But…

[Film Review] Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: A Worthy Successor to the Trilogy

Though Matt Reeves—the director behind the acclaimed Planet of the Apes trilogy—has stepped away, Kingdom of the Planet of the…

[Film Review] Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Hatred and Forgiveness

Tackling a controversial and emotionally charged topic that continues to divide America, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri made waves at…

[Film Review] Killers of the Flower Moon: A Powerful and Heartbreaking Indictment

With a runtime of three and a half hours, Killers of the Flower Moon marks the return of 80-year-old director…