February - 2023

Oscars Challenge #53: Around the World In 80 Days (1956) Movie Review

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Feb 28

Oscars Challenge #53: Around the World In 80 Days (1956) Movie Review

The Best Picture winners in the 1950s are composed of epic large-scale movies that often make your jaws drop. Films in this decade, like the chariot arena in Ben-Hur, the grand circus of The Greatest Show on Earth, or the bridge in The Bridge on the River Kwai, are all gigantic set pieces that astound you compared to recent movies where everything is CGI-heavy. Unlike other Best Picture winners, this one starts with footage of Edward R. Murrow and the movie A Trip To The Moon

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Feb 26

The Aristocats (1970) Movie Review

In a nutshell, this is a movie about cats with class. Disney had already showcased a lot of movies about mice or rats, so it would be natural that they would also make something about cats. It's one of those one-shots that either be remembered in history or not. We follow the story of our cat heroine, Duchess, and her three little kittens, Berlioz, Marie, and Toulouse. They live happily with a retired opera diva Madame Adelaide and her butler, Edgar. They live in comfort and

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Oscars Challenge #52: On The Waterfront (1954) Movie Review

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Feb 25

Oscars Challenge #52: On The Waterfront (1954) Movie Review

More often than not, films that respect cultural or societal issues should always be significant. This movie was one of the first 25 the Library of Congress selected to be preserved. I don't know the criteria for choosing a film in the Library of Congress. I think it will be selected if the movie doesn't violate or disrespect specific topics and historical events. This is one of Marlon Brando's legendary performances. You may have known him from his role as Vito Corleone in T

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Feb 23

Junji Ito's Gyo Part 2 Manga Review

The second part of Gyo will cover chapters 11 - 19 of the manga series. The first part talks about introducing the characters and the phenomenon of fishes having mechanical limbs and terrorizing all of Japan. Doctor Koyanagi discovers that when the exoskeleton gets attached to a living body part or entity, it will corrupt that and have a mind of its own. Kaori also gets infected by the smell and develops boils throughout her body. Chapter eleven begins with an unconscious Tad

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Oscars Challenge #51: Terms of Endearment (1983) Movie Review

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Feb 21

Oscars Challenge #51: Terms of Endearment (1983) Movie Review

If there's a list of movies, past and present, that will make you feel bad because of the plot and the characters will be in it, this is one of those. Terms of Endearment showcase comedy and heavy drama that deals with family issues, moving on, and acceptance. I am serious. After you watch this movie, hug your parents. We follow the story of a widow, Aurora Greenway. Despite having many suitors, she always focuses on her daughter, Emma Greenway. They are close, but often she

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Feb 19

Spy x Family Season 1 Part 1 Review

This is probably one of those breakthrough mangas or anime in 2022 that certainly took the audience by storm. No wonder people love it because of its wild set of characters and a story that combines comedy, action, mystery, and cuteness. Seriously, who doesn't like spy anime that mixes comedy and mystery very well? The first part consists of 12 episodes, but I think the first eleven sum up the plot for the first part of the series. The last episode is like a filler, maybe to

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The Princess and The Frog (2009) Movie Review

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Feb 18

The Princess and The Frog (2009) Movie Review

This is not the Disney adaptation of the Frog Prince, but some elements of that classic children's book are here. From the title itself, you immediately know that this is once again one of the canonical Disney Princess movies. The ninth princess and probably the jazziest one to date. Set during the era called the Roaring Twenties in New Orleans, Tiana dreams of opening her restaurant. However, she works two waitress jobs to save money to fulfill her dream. She struggles with

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Oscars Challenge #50: Marty (1955) Movie Review

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Feb 16

Oscars Challenge #50: Marty (1955) Movie Review

The 1950s may have been the decade of epics with classics such as Ben-Hur (1959), Around The World in 80 Days (1956), and The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). Films with giant sets, extravagant costumes, and bizarre characters are expected winners during the 1950s. But in the middle, in 1955, a short yet heartwarming movie won. Marty may have been the underdog of all the winners in the same decade but trust me, the film butchered it out and deserved its recognition. This is one

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Feb 14

First Love (2022) Review

What's a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day other than to watch your favorite love story movie or series? You know, a typical sit-down-on-the-couch film or series that will tug your heartstrings out with emotion. Make you cry a little, but the ending will genuinely pay off. Now, if you combine it while listening to some Utada Hikaru classics, I think that will be the best. You cannot deny her voice as one of the best in the Japanese music industry. Netflix sure does have

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Oscars Challenge #49: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Movie Review

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Feb 12

Oscars Challenge #49: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Movie Review

There have been many films that were nominated for the Academy Awards that tackle mental health issues. Some even have one Best Picture award, like Ordinary People (1980) or The Lost Weekend (1945). If you are an aspiring or amateur filmmaker and want to tackle this delicate issue, you must research well and study because if you get it wrong, you might hurt others' feelings. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is one film that ultimately captivates you with its brilliant storytel

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Oscars Challenge #48: The French Connection (1971) Movie Review

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Feb 11

Oscars Challenge #48: The French Connection (1971) Movie Review

The Best Picture winners in the 1970s brought us terrific classics like The Godfather and its sequel, Rocky, Kramer vs. Kramer, etc. I won't be surprised if another classic joins the list. Plus, it is another crime thriller movie. This is a movie popularly known because of its wild car chase scene. Surprisingly, it is also one of the greatest films ever made. Based on the 1969 book of the same name. The two main characters are based on real-life narcotics detectives. We follo

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Feb 9

Perfect Blue (1997) Anime Movie Review

WARNING: Before even trying to watch this movie make sure that you can handle several scenes or topics like depression, murder, suicide, rape, obsession, etc. Otherwise, please skip this one because this is not for the faint-hearted. From the director of Paprika (2006) and Tokyo Godfathers (2001) comes an absolute classic of deception and storytelling. Although the title looks like a typical anime movie, this is not for everyone. This anime movie is so disturbing that it mig

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Feb 7

Junji Ito's Gyo Part 1 Manga Review

I have covered two of Junji Ito's books: Black Paradox and Dissolving Classroom. Both books might not blow my mind regarding their scare factor, but I give points to their uniqueness in art and story structure. This time we will go with Gyo, a 19-chapter horror classic from the master of horror manga. This is the first part covering the first ten chapters of the manga series, and the second will cover the rest. Just like other Junji Ito works, everything begins with an unusua

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Feb 5

Cars (2006) Movie Review

Pixar offers all sorts of different characters throughout its existence. From toys that talk, monsters, and emotions. They have created almost all kinds of characters, and it won't be unusual for them to make something like talking cars. They seem to want to challenge their animators and designers to create something new. So in 2006, Disney and Pixar created Cars. A movie with a simple title but makes up with its incredible music and sweet storyline. In a world parallel to ou

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Feb 4

Aladdin (1992) Movie Review

A magical carpet, a Genie in a lamp, the vast Arabian Desert, a pauper protagonist who dreams of becoming a prince, a princess who gets tired of being confined in the palace grounds, and a villain that would steal the throne. Yes, that's Aladdin for you. A very typical Disney tale that aged like a fine wine with its legacies and influences in today's era. A film that features the 6th canonical Disney Princess since Snow White back in 1937. A princess is known to have started

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Oscars Challenge #47: All About Eve (1950) Movie Review

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Feb 2

Oscars Challenge #47: All About Eve (1950) Movie Review

Do you remember when we were children, we were always taught that hard work pays off? To get to the top, you should always climb from the bottom. If you have the passion, grit, knowledge, and determination, you will someday reach the top. The real world doesn't work out that way. There will always be people who will cheat to reach the pinnacle of achievement. They will steal the glory that you once held. And they will drag you down into the mud like you are unimportant. The m

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