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Saturday, February 25, 2023
Friday, February 24, 2023
More Than Honey (2012)
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An in-depth look at honeybee colonies in California, Switzerland, China and Australia.
Beautifully photographed documentary presents its insights in a strangely impassive and unexcited tone, besides the global challenges facing bee cultures.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Monday, February 20, 2023
Shikoku (1999)
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Years after moving to Tokyo with her parents, Hinako returns to her hometown in rural Shikoku. She soon learns that her childhood friend, Sayuri, died several years ago and that Sayuri's mother, who used to perform seances and exorcisms, has gone almost insane with grief.
Although this movie offers some visually good settings, it does disappoint as a rather formulaic horror flick with hardly any genuine scares.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Big Night (1996)
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New Jersey, 1950s. Two brothers run an Italian restaurant. Business is not going well as a rival Italian restaurant is out-competing them. In a final effort to save the restaurant, the brothers plan to put on an evening of incredible food.
Wonderfully
light-hearted comedy with an excellent ensemble and good period detail
is not just great entertainment, but also a culinary experience.
Halliwell**: "Charming small-scale comedy of brotherly rivalry and love, immaculately done."
Maltin**1/2: "Endearing story...Finely tuned performances, amusing vignettes and observations make this small endeavor worthwhile, but it's too slow and quiet for its own good...The feast on-screen is mouthwatering."