Much has been shown of the different Native/Indigenous American tribes and cultures in media by white Americans, from the caricatures and racist depictions of old Hollywood to the sympathetic but still a little "off" showings in films like Disney's Pocahontas and basically almost every depiction of Native/Indigenous American's in the 90s which always had to … Continue reading The Daughter of Dawn (1920) – Authentic, Romantic and Throughly Enjoyable Piece of Film History
Category: Classics
Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – A Charming Story Of A Little Hero
I've heard of this classic movie one way or another, most likely cultural osmosis and I was so happy to finally see it! And its as beautiful as described. Summary: Somewhere in West Africa a woman is about to give birth when the baby in her stomach decides to birth itself. Coming out in to … Continue reading Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – A Charming Story Of A Little Hero
Mirch Masala (1987) – Rise of Women Against The Patriarchy
I had heard this movie was a classic before I saw it and after seeing it I can see why it's worth the title. Because it surprised me in how good it was, not just the story or the message it was sending and how strong the characters were. This film is listed as a … Continue reading Mirch Masala (1987) – Rise of Women Against The Patriarchy
The Lion in Winter – A Christmas Classic for Those Who Love Moulded Wine with a Hint of Thick Plotting
"What family doesn't have their ups and downs?" says Eleanor of Aquitaine, in the formidable form of Katherine Hepburn in a film which is so thick with plotting one is glued to the screen from the first moment to see how this dysfunctional families Christmas will end. A brief summary: King Henry II of England … Continue reading The Lion in Winter – A Christmas Classic for Those Who Love Moulded Wine with a Hint of Thick Plotting
The Little Corner 