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16 Movies Banned In Their Home Countries – From 1930 to Now
Because 2025 is still a year where movies are banned and filmmakers persecuted to voice their opinions, it felt like a must-do to list some of the most iconic films that made the history of censorship and controversy in cinema. Whether it’s political, religious, blasphemy, or just too depraved, many countries and governments have found…
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Fashion and Jacques Demy’s Timeless Icons
Catherine Deneuve, her doll-face, innocent eyes, and the donkey skin elegantly embracing her silhouette. This is the very first thought that comes to my mind when I think about fashion in movies. Not the dress “Couleur de Soleil”, not even the white nightgown that matches the Prince’s white set when they’re wandering in the woods…
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Amanda Nell Eu’s Monsters – My New Favorite Thing
When I first came across Tiger Stripes’ poster I knew I had to watch it. Then I read about it, even watched the trailer, a thing I rarely do, and I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I was dreading to watch it. I’ve lived in Malaysia for a few years, even started my…
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17 Vampire Movies To (Re)Watch
I’ve heard so many times that Twilight has killed the vampire movie genre. Maybe it’s true, I did have a hard time convincing my friends to watch Only Lovers Left Alive once they knew the characters were vampires. But now that Nosferatu has come out, it’s time to dive into the vampire realm again. From…
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Anora – A Disenchanted Fairy Tale
Sean Baker had already won me over ten times with The Florida Project and now he’s back with a cautionary tale, halfway between tragedy and comedy. Anora, Ani as she prefers to be called, seems to hit the jackpot when she marries a (very young) rich Russian boy in Vegas and leaves behind her escort…
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17 Road Trip Movies To (Re)Watch
I love a good road trip movie. Whether it’s for the scenery, a hidden quest, the building of relationships, self-discovery, embracing freedom, or seeking the meaning of life, I always feel that the trip adds poetry to the script. So it wasn’t difficult to watch and rewatch movies that make us longing for a drive.…