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 […]

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 […]

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 […]