Gentle Monster

 

One and a half thumbs up 

Baby Jackfruit, Baby Guava

Admittedly I was a bit grossed out when the brother and sister held hands, fingers intertwined. But then I thought I do feel it is different because she is schizophrenic and he is a gay 'power-bottom serving cunt'.

One thumbs up - I had to rely entirely on subtitles because it was too Northern and fast-speaking for me. Also I wonder if my parents know some of these words...

The Invite

When the offer was sort of rescinded, someone in the audience went 'awww'.
One and a half thumbs up - it was so tense and stressful and embarassing the entire time. But good job for making me feel that way!

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Andie Sachs, get a grip girl!! You are over-reacting and over-meddling in everything!
Zero thumbs up - I disliked everyone; wanted them all the fail, and all the fashion was uninspiring (THAT was the dress we were supposed to be excited about??)

The Drama

I have my period, and my stomach and back hurts.

One and a half thumbs up - actually liked Alana Haim here. And their apartment!

DiDi

2000s nostalgia and Asian American experience!

Three quarters thumbs up - it was a painful watch in the sense of I am emotionally hurt and embarassed for DiDi, but I guess that means the filmmakers did their job well. Personal thumbs down to me for having no endurance for plane movies anymore. 

27 Dresses

The Bennie and the Jets is worth it all. 

One thumbs up - very guilty pleasure, and James Marsden is such a treat on the eyes

Wuthering Heights

I truly believe if in those times, that I would have been really good at doll-making. And I would be beyond ecstatic for a ribbon room!

One thumbs up - it was alright, but Hong Chau was great and never disappoints.

Maid In Manhatten

TWO Norah Jones songs!

Half a thumbs up - dumb but easy fun background. 

No Other Choice

Loved the song 'Red Dragonfly' (Cho Yong Pil) during the tussle. Also learnt about soundtrack vs. score afterwards.

One and a half thumbs up - good commentary about class and AI on the workforce. Should not make the comparison but I find Parasite to still be better. 

About Time

Oh Domhnall Gleeson really is a lovely kind man! They all are in this film. 

One and three quarters thumbs up - forgot it was another Richard Curtis, but that also explains why I really like it. Also, banger soundtrack.

Sentimental Value

Second time watching in the cinemas, and still missed out on the same first few minutes! I cried in the same spot though. 

Two thumbs up - the beauty is in how restrained it is. 

Yi Yi

 The szechuan popcorn at Golden Age Cinema was just perfect!

One thumbs up - started off one and a half thumbs up, but lost some thumbs because that was just too slow. Beautiful shots, but we don't need to linger for that long. 

Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man

I thought it was Jeff Bridges until at least halfway, until I realised it was Thanos. That is why I laughed hard at the Lewbowski reference!

Half a thumbs up - kudos Josh O'Connor but yeah I see where it got ridiculous.