Review // Minari

The new film from writer/director Lee Isaac Chung is a poetic tale of perseverance and pride as a South Korean family attempts to survive and thrive in the American South.  A loosely autobiographical take on Chung’s upbringing, the film follows Jacob (Steven Yeun) and Monica Yi (Han Ye-ri) as they move with their children Anna … Continue reading Review // Minari

Review // Sound of Metal

An intriguing narrative on the experience of becoming deaf through a fantastic lead performance from Riz Ahmed and incredible sound design, writer/director Darius Marder crafts one of the best debuts of 2020.  The film chronicles the experience of Ruben (Ahmed), a punk-metal drummer as he suddenly becomes deaf on tour with his girlfriend/bandmate Lou (Olivia … Continue reading Review // Sound of Metal