The Lost Daughter (2021)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Watching The Lost Daughter, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is an intimate and, at times, uncomfortable experience. The film, adapted from Elena Ferrante’s novel, doesn’t sugarcoat the rough edges of motherhood or skirt around the big, unsettling feelings that can accompany it. Instead, Gyllenhaal presents a raw, unvarnished look at family, guilt, and the complex lives of women, creating a film that lingers long after … Continue reading The Lost Daughter (2021)

Frankenstein (2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a remarkable film, with each shot carefully crafted like a master painter’s work, building a world that is beautiful and profoundly sorrowful. Del Toro’s lifelong fascination with tragic monsters and gothic stories makes this project a perfect fit. The film stands as a piece of art that is as emotionally moving as it is visually breathtaking. With a runtime … Continue reading Frankenstein (2025)

Maria

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Angelina Jolie delivers an unforgettable and heartfelt performance as Maria Callas in this profoundly moving biographical film. The story focuses on the iconic opera singer’s later years as she attempts to make a career comeback. At the same time, she faces the challenges of her aging voice, her dependency on sedatives, and the shadow of her troubled childhood. The film highlights Callas’s incredible achievements … Continue reading Maria