Day: January 7, 2025

I do not have a vast knowledge of Korea’s history. When offered the opportunity to view the film Harbin by director Woo Min-ho, I was attracted to it as the film’s focus is on the fight for freedom from being a Japanese colony. It is set in the early 1900s, and the director does not… Continue reading Movie Review: Harbin – Korean historical spy thriller Now Releasing after TIFF Premiere

Directed and written by Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson (The Peanut Butter Falcon), the film is inspired by actual events and set in Cuba’s punk subculture of the 1990s. Los Frikis is a powerful coming-of-age story centered on Gustavo (Eros de la Puente), who idolizes his older brother Paco (Héctor Medina) and his punk bandmates.… Continue reading Movie Review: Los Frikis: Life in Cuba in the 1990s – Tough Choices for Survival and Love of Music

Best Films of 2024: A Year of Bold Storytelling 2024 was an interesting, if not strange, year for cinema, with filmmakers pushing boundaries and telling stories that resonated deeply. Here are my top picks for the year, showcasing the diversity and creativity of storytelling on screen. Wicked Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia… Continue reading Coker’s Top 10 Best and Worst Films of 2024