The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review

Loosely based on F. Scoot Fitzgerald's short story of the same name The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher (Gone Girl) and stars Brad Pitt, Taraji P. Henson, Cate Blanchett, & Tilda Swinton. Premise: Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backward with bizarre consequences. Review: The Curious Case of … Continue reading The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Movie Review

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Movie Review

Adapted from Deborah Moggach’s novel These Foolish Things, John Madden’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has the starriest cast in British acting legacy. Premise: British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected … Continue reading The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Movie Review

Tokyo Fiancée | Movie Review

Adapted from Ni D'Eve Ni D'Adam by Amélie Nothomb, Tokyo Fiancée was directed by Stefan Liberski and stars Pauline Etienne, Taichi Inoue & Julie LeBreton. Premise: A young Japanophile Belgian woman in Tokyo falls into a whirlwind romance with a Francophile Japanese student. Review: Tokyo Fiancée is an initiatory trip to finding your identity, Amélie (Pauline Etienne) embarks on a journey … Continue reading Tokyo Fiancée | Movie Review