3½ Stars – Cinema from the Spectrum

Mamoru Hosoda’s Mirai, and the Understanding of Familial Dynamics: A Review

March 2, 2019March 2, 2019by Jaime Rebanal1 Comment

Mamoru Hosoda's newest feature stays simple, but remains nonetheless effective in its intent to reach children.

December 27, 2018December 27, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

This Blumhouse-Netflix venture proves itself as one of 2018's own pleasant surprises.

December 14, 2018December 27, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

French filmmaker Jacques Audiard's first English language film is fun, if one that doesn't use up its talents to the max.

October 27, 2018January 13, 2019by Jaime Rebanal1 Comment

Max Minghella's directorial debut carries the energy one would want to expect from the overwhelming feeling of being put in the spotlight.

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018by Chuck WintersLeave a Comment

Though it comes together in a way that's disappointingly flat, there's a lot to like in this Netflix teen romcom.

August 22, 2018January 13, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

This may be a baby step for Asian representation from a Hollywood studio, but it's still an important one nevertheless.

May 12, 2018May 29, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Julia Hart's directorial debut sets a bright future for herself.