Kiara Co
The Taste of Things and Perfect Days find inspiration in the simplicity of everyday life
March 25, 2024By: Kiara Co, Peak Associate The Taste of Things and Perfect Days, a French and Japanese film respectively, are two uplifting 2023 releases with simple yet moving stories. Although I watched them both with English subtitles as they were not English films, they exemplified the universal language of cinema, which allows audiences from all cultures to connect on the shared emotional reactions and experiences of characters. Set in 1889 in a French countryside, The Taste of Things (Le Passion de Dodin Bouffant in French) is about a cook named Eugenie and her boss, Dodin, whose bond grows over many days…
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Autumnal films and series
November 2, 2023By: Kiara Co, SFU Student The chilly, warm-toned season calls for watching something chilling in the comfort of your own home, with a hot drink and thick blanket on your couch. Here are some films and a mini series that…
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Films that are perfect for this bright season
August 4, 2023By: Kiara Co, SFU Student Asteroid City directed by Wes Anderson A charming film that balances both comedy and drama, Anderson does it again with his brilliantly distinct style. From its bright colour palette, camera techniques, and big ensemble cast,…
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Past Lives centers around the thought of “what if?”
July 5, 2023By: Kiara Co, SFU Student This was the first time I’ve ever experienced watching an A24 film where the entire theatre was full for its first showtime slot in Vancouver. It surprised me because of how little marketing this film…
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Standout films released this fall
December 7, 2022By: Kiara Co, SFU Student Tar directed by Todd Field [caption id="attachment_124114" align="alignnone" width="243"] PHOTO: IMDb[/caption] This film is about the world-famous classical music composer and conductor Lydia Tar. She’s known to be the first ever woman to chief conduct…
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Film Review: Aftersun captures the complexity of father-daughter relationships
November 24, 2022By: Kiara Co, SFU Student Charlotte Wells has brilliantly crafted her directorial debut with tender love and care. Released on October 28, Aftersun has been screening in film festivals like the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival. Produced…
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