Challengers

08/05/24 08:20

Challengers

Storyline: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan,
a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game
on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story),
Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off
against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) - his former best friend and Tashi's
former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself,
what will it cost to win.

Cast: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor

My rating: OK

The camera of the tennis scenes is fantastic

Perfect Days

17/04/24 22:18

Perfect Days

PerfectDays

Storyline: Hirayama cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility.
Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself.

Cast: Koyi Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nagano

My rating: Good

Wicked Little Letters

23/02/24 20:27

Wicked Little Letters

WickedLetters

Storyline: When people in Littlehampton--including conservative local Edith--begin
to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged
with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town's women investigate.

Cast: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Timothy Spall

My rating: Good

The Taste of Things

21/02/24 14:45

The Taste of Things

TheTasteofThings

Storyline: The relationship between Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the gourmet she
has been working for over the last 20 years. Growing fonder of one another, their bond turns
into a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world's most illustrious
chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit to him, he decides to start cooking for her.

Cast; Juliette Binoche, Benoit Magimel, Emmanuel Salinger

My rating: Good

The Zone of Interest

05/02/24 22:14

The Zone of Interest

TheZoneofInterest

Storyline: Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to
build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.
Trivia
Martin Amis, author of the source novel, died on May 19, 2023, the same
day the film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cast: Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel

My Rating: Good

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