Conclave: A powerful film inviting you to the Sistine Chapel to vote for the Pope

Conclave begins with an eerie atmosphere and the weight of a secret from the very first minute. We are in the Vatican, after all, and the Pope has just died. Cardinal Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, carries the heavy burden of overseeing the process of electing the new Pope. Thanks to Ralph Fiennes’ incredible performance […]
Nightbitch: A refreshing look at motherhood

❝Not to mention that the whole concept of motherhood that we are sold is such bullshit – you’re going to be expected to figure this whole thing out alone without any village to speak of, you’re going to get no maternal benefits from the government, you’re going to be mocked in popular culture, and there’s […]
A Real Pain movie review: A sensitive look at family dynamics and grief

This is a carefully written screenplay. A Real Pain offers a sensitive perspective on family dynamics and the layered nature of human existence. The film’s writer and director, Jesse Eisenberg, also stars in the lead role. However, it feels as if Eisenberg wrote this film for his co-star, Kieran Culkin—I’m not sure it would be […]
Small Things like These: An Irish film depicting an anxious winter with mesmerizing visuals

“The Winter of Our Discontent.” A novel by John Steinbeck, whose title I love more than the book itself. After every harsh winter or during moments when winter feels particularly heavy, this book’s title comes to mind. I whisper it to myself during those cold days when I feel worn down. Small Things Like These […]
Ghostlight: An incredible film about a family healing through the power of art

It’s such a beautiful film… Like the taste of caramel—sweet, yet deeply bitter and striking. Just like those raw moments in life when our tears blend with our laughter. Ghostlight tells the healing story of a family weighed down by grief, struggling under the full weight of pain. It’s a film that shows how art […]
Heretic: A successful horror film engaging in a philosophical discussion about religion

I think it’s one of the best examples of the horror genre in recent years. I found Heretic to be very impressive. And Hugh Grant! He’s delivering a performance far more layered, colorful, and delightful than in his younger days. I was so impressed with this mature on-screen presence… Heretic is a film that delves […]
The Return film review: A scattered and unfaithful interpretation of the Odyssey

I am very angry at this movie. You might ask, “Why would someone get angry at a movie?” and you’d be right to wonder… But when you take one of the greatest epics in human history and turn it into a film that amounts to very little, I can’t help but feel frustrated. The film […]
Anora movie review: A thoughtful message, a divisive viewing experience

Anora provides a great opportunity to reflect on our relationship with films. Here’s the thing: while watching Anora, I didn’t feel much emotionally or sensorially. The act of viewing wasn’t particularly impactful for me. However, looking back after the film ended, its message, intent, structure, and conclusion made sense. Although I didn’t enjoy the journey, […]
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo review: The dark chemistry of Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara

After watching adaptations that are gripping and filled with great potential but have some shortcomings, I find myself more curious about the book that inspired the screenplay. Now, it would be unfair to bash this film entirely—it truly does justice to the crime genre: intriguing, dark characters, a compelling investigation you’re eager to follow, and […]
La Chimera review: A tale of grief and loneliness in the village of modern Lara Crofts

You know how, in Anatolia, there are those who claim to find treasure when a stick they’re holding suddenly changes direction toward the ground during a search? It turns out that Italy, home to ancient cities and great civilizations like Turkey, also has its share of people chasing such deceptions. In the film La Chimera, […]