Riceboy Sleeps follows a single mother and her young son who move from Korea to live in Canada. The pair leave behind a tragedy. Together they face learning a new culture and customs. There are three distinct parts to their story. The first is when the son starts primary school, the second part shows his teenage life in Canada, and then the third part they return to Korea … [Read more...] about Riceboy Sleeps – Film Review
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Boy Swallows Universe – TV Series
Crime, drugs, danger and a whole lotta hope. Adapted from Trent Dalton’s iconic novel, Boy Swallows Universe is the story of a boy doing his best to hold his fractured family together in 1980s Brisbane. An epic coming-of-age story set in 1980s Brisbane that blends the magic and innocence of youth with the brutal reality of the adult world. A lost father, a mute brother, a … [Read more...] about Boy Swallows Universe – TV Series
The Canterville Ghost – Film Review
As the nineteenth gives way to the twentieth century and scientific invention brings forth new ways of traversing and seeing the world, a modern American family, the Otis’, move into their new English country home, Canterville Chase. Unbeknownst to them, the house is haunted by a previous owner, Sir Simon de Canterville, who has been terrorising the grounds for over three … [Read more...] about The Canterville Ghost – Film Review
Ferrari – Film Review
Ferrari is a watchable race-car drama based on the life of Enzo Ferrari. It is based on the 1991 biography called ‘Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine’ by motorsport journalist Brock YatesS Set during the summer of 1957, Enzo’s racing days are over, and he is focused on making his car business profitable. I didn’t do any research before watching the … [Read more...] about Ferrari – Film Review
Next Goal Wins – Film Review
Next Goal Wins follows the American Samoa soccer team from wooden spoon to winners. The film is based on the true story of the international football team who had a brutal 31-0 loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, management decided to hire a renegade coach, Thomas Rongen. The football team is a mixed bag with no direction and limited strategy. As a … [Read more...] about Next Goal Wins – Film Review