Category: Reviews
‘The Bitter Tea of General Yen’ Review – See One of the First Interracial Romances on Screen
Directed by Frank Capra, The Bitter Tea of General Yen is a relatively forgotten pre-Code film with social relevance, religious cynicism, violence, and a shocking interracial romance between a Chinese warlord and a Christian missionary. Indeed, this is not the type of movie one thinks of when referencing a Capra classic. It’s a Wonderful Life it is not. But that’s what makes this movie so fascinating. Not only is it different from Capra’s later films, but it’s also a love story ahead of its time.
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Review: ‘High Strung Free Dance’ is Full of Powerful Romanticism
High Strung Free Dance works as a standalone movie about the transcendent power of artistic creation and Romanticism – with a compelling love triangle added into the mix, of course!
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‘Welcome 2 Life’ Review: This is a Fun New Fantasy Romance to Watch
The eagerly anticipated Korean drama starring Rain (big heartthrob in my eyes), Welcome 2 Life, is a fantasy drama not to be missed. With only 32 episodes to digest, the series feels all too brief. But it’s a Korean Drama worth watching. Welcome 2 Life includes suspense, humor, and my favorite – supernatural forces at work. With the combination of action and adventure but also love and family, the show has a well-rounded appeal.
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Coming Home (1998) Review: A Solid WWII Period Drama With Fine Performances
Coming Home (1998) is an ITV miniseries based upon Rosamunde Pilcher’s coming-of-age story of the same name. The series is set during World War II (pre and post as well) in England. It follows about a decade of the life and loves and travails of schoolgirl Judith Duncan, who comes of age as war erupts.
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Review: Downton Abbey is the Period Drama Movie of the Year
Downton Abbey may have ignited a new age in cinema, proving going to the movies can still be a magical experience. The Downton Abbey movie (written by creator Julian Fellowes) is glamourous, nostalgic, funny, romantic, clever, heartbreaking, and entertaining. It’s everything you expect to see in an excellent period flick. Will it make complete sense if you haven’t seen the TV show? Maybe not. But it’s not hard to follow and even Downton newbies in the audience were entertained. But what made the film ultimately so special was the experience itself.
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‘We Met in December’ Book Review: A Charming, Holiday Romance
Note: I received a free copy of We Met in December from the publisher, HarperCollins, in exchange...
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Tanna (2015): Star-Crossed Lovers in the South Pacific
From the island of Tanna in the country of Vanuatu, a group of islands in Melanesia, east of Australia in the South Pacific, comes this heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Yes, the Tanna movie is essentially a tribal version of Shakespeare’s great tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Two young lovers torn apart by intertribal strife and collective customs.
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Charles II: The Power and the Passion (2003) – A Compelling Political Soap Opera Starring Rufus Sewell
England’s King Charles II occupied the throne during a fascinating time in the nation’s history. During the English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell’s rule, his father was beheaded and Charles was exiled. After Cromwell’s death, Charles II returned to England as its’ king. Charles II reversed many of the rules implemented by Cromwell’s government. He also continued his father’s battle with the English Parliament. The years of his reign are known as The Restoration. Charles II: The Power and the Passion presents a portrait of this multi-faceted historical figure.
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The Wayward Children, a Darkly Whimsical Series
If you like atmospheric stories with a spooky leaning that still manages to be whimsical, you might love The Wayward Children Series. And if like me, you grew up looking for a portal to a fantastic world, this might be a series to check out.
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‘Falling Inn Love’ Netflix Review: This is a Sweet New Romance
Falling Inn Love is a ray of sunshine perfect for fans of Hallmark. It knows what it is, and because I go in expecting it to be this, the film is nothing if not charming.
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988): A Modern-Day Animated Classic
My Neighbor Totoro is a hopeful film about two young sisters finding magic in everyday life, helping them to cope with life’s uncertainties.
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‘The Downstairs Girl’ Book Review: A Stunning New Historical Fiction Novel
In this wonderfully crafted historical fiction, Jo Kuan is a Chinese American living in 1890 Atlanta. Unfortunately, the time period and setting don’t look too kindly on the Chinese. For example, Jo’s boss dismisses her from her hat shop job because of how she looks.
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