This week’s movie was especially well-written, but not for the faint of heart. I was squirming in my seat the whole time. Full of death, violence, blood, and gore. I hated it. And the worst part is that I knew it would be bad. That film is none other than Amores Perros. The opening scene […]

Hello and welcome back to another edition of movie and TV reviews by yours truly. If you like the conversation, don’t hesitate to leave a like and a comment. Now, this week’s film was rather disappointing, and I wasn’t quite sure what to make of this clusterfuck of a movie. As you know, I’m a […]

Welcome to another weekly review by yours truly. As promised, I picked something upbeat. In fact, the beats from this oldie but goodie are still rattling around in my head. The film is none other than I Have Found It, or by its original name, Kandukondain Kandukondain. I first saw the film when I was […]

I can’t imagine not having parents, and I wouldn’t want to. No matter how bad my parents were to me, I still appreciate them—not to say I wasn’t a bad kid too. Lol. Only as an adult, observing the parent-child dynamic between my niece and nephew and their parents, can I truly see what a […]

Mavo! That means “How are you?” in my native tongue, Urhobo. It’s not as common as Yoruba, but I digress. This week, I decided to travel to Africa and see how my countrymen have progressed. I can say with great satisfaction: “Ninja, we made it!” Gone are the days of village huts and local juju […]

I’m Batman! I always thought it was interesting how Joker is able to return to the streets after Batman puts him in Arkham Asylum. Of course, he serves his allotted time, but does he really pay his debt to society? My question is: why not give him the chair? He’s obviously unrepentant and will continue […]

This week’s movie up for review is I Am Not Madame Bovary. I went into this one blind. I didn’t read the reviews, and I didn’t consider any ratings. I didn’t know what to expect, so I reserved all judgment until the end. Now let’s get it! The story takes place in modern-day China, where […]

Welcome to another weekly review where cats walk on two legs and teenage girls are cat whisperers. For this week, I decided to go back in time and rewatch The Cat Returns. As it happens, it’s been on my mind to do a Ghibli marathon, but I thought better of it, as it’s been done […]

Happy New Year! And to my Indian patrons, Jai Hind! Welcome to another review of the week and the first of the year. The film up for review is none other than Laapataa Ladies! This gem took me on a rabbit-hole adventure through India’s culture. The film satirizes the culture surrounding the wedding sari and […]

‘Tis the season for all things holly and jolly, so in honor of that, praise for Tokyo Godfathers is in order. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m about to educate you on one of the greatest Christmas movies known to man: Tokyo Godfathers!! Like A Christmas Carol or It’s a Wonderful Life, it’s […]