Grafted - Movie Review

The Movie: Grafted

The Director: Sasha Rainbow

The Cast: Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, Eden Hart, Jared Turner, Sepi To’a, Xiao Hu

The Story: A bright but socially awkward exchange student takes her craving for popularity to horrifying heights.

TheTwohSix Top Ten Favorite Movies of 2024

2024 was all over the place when it came to what cinemas had to offer, especially with the industry being in the middle of a very shaky transition to more and more movies being sent to streaming platforms rather than getting proper theatrical releases. To me it feels like quality has taken a back seat to quantity as these major media companies scramble to recoup investments and prove that they can sustain a profitable business model. That being said, I feel like this was the most difficult year ever to come up with ten solid entires into my year end favorites list and yet each of the ones I have chosen absolutely deserve their place.

Mufasa: The Lion King - Movie Review

The Movie: Mufasa: The Lion King

The Director: Barry Jenkins

The Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

The Story: Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

It's What's Inside - Movie Review

The Movie: It's What's Inside

The Director: Greg Jardin

The Cast: Brittany O'Grady, James Morosini, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Devon Terrell, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Nina Bloomgarden, David W. Thompson

The Story: A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires, and grudges.

Last Shadow at First Light - Movie Review

The Movie: Last Shadow at First Light

The Director: Nicole Midori Woodford

The Cast: Masatoshi Nagase, Mihaya Shirata, Mariko Tsutsui, Peter Yu

The Story: Ami, haunted by recurring apparitions, embarks on a journey from Singapore to Japan in search of her missing mother. Amidst the transforming landscapes, Ami's dreams, hauntings and lost mother unveil their true form.