Narnia always remained in the shadow of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter as I was growing up. I did, of course, see this first film adaptation when it came out, as I'm sure most kids did back then. However, as far as my reading interests were concerned, I found myself turning towards Harry Potter. And as far as my cinematic interests went, there too, Harry Potter took the crown, followed by Lord of the Rings as I got…

Typically, right after I finish watching a movie, I know how to describe it. However, with Made in Hong Kong, I truly don't know how to do so. There is, of course, a story, as with any other film, and there is even a fairly straightforward message. But the way that the story and the message were conveyed left me, quite frankly, speechless. There is such a raw and honest feel to everything that is shown that it becomes impossible…

Just Another Christmas is a Brazilian Christmas comedy. That premise alone had me intrigued. But it also had me worried. Such a big part of Christmas movies comes from the wintery and snowy environment. To my surprise, constant sunshine and t-shirt weather did very little to make this film feel any less Christmasy.

The country of origin and the concept of the film are, without a doubt, the most notable things. Brazil certainly offers a very different environment for a…

Music is all I think about, from the moment I wake up in the morning to the moment I fall asleep at night.
-Joe

Soul is a stunningly beautiful and heartwarming animation from Pixar. It captured me from the very first moment and didn't let go until the credits started rolling. And above all else, it made me appreciate life just a little bit more, especially in the middle of this crazy year that we have all been living in.…