You Can Say Anything, You Can Do Anything, But You Can't Fake A Thought. A young woman (Jessie Buckley) contemplates breaking up with her new boyfriend, Jake, (Jesse Plemons) while going on a road trip to visit his parents. The ensuing surrealist trip explores loneliness, regret, and a descent into mental illness. Charlie Kaufman's rendition
Roma transports us back to Mexico in the 1970's in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, known as Roma. The story is based on actual experiences of director Alfonso Cuarón's childhood. His personal attachment to the story and the ghost-like filming style creates a haunting experience. Shot in black and white, Roma hearkens back to
The Little Prince is originally a novella, written by Antoine deSaint-Exupéry. Netlfix and Paramount Pictures teamed up Mark Osborne to bring this children's story to life. While not a direct adaptation, Osborne still succeeds in capturing the essence of the 1943 tale that is engaging enough for children and thoughtful enough for adults. The film
