Surely a typical misogynist ISIS saying. I suppose it means if a woman kills an ISIS warrior that unfortunate might as well forget about paradise and the seven virgins! Moralistic greed with seven and misogynist fussiness demanding they be virgins! Vyan (Avan Jamal) is a sniper for the Peshmerga Kurdish security forces in Northern IraqContinue reading “RKS INTERNATIONAL FILM: “No Paradise if You Are Killed by a Woman””
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RKS Korean Film: “The World Before”: Anything Here Deeper Than a South Korean Teen Romance Flick?
For most of the film one may be left with an impression it is yet another “teen romance” movie with puppy love oozing ubiquitously over the screen. Yes, there is a strong puerile streak to the film but it contains a message that the world today is not what it was yesterday. But is thatContinue reading “RKS Korean Film: “The World Before”: Anything Here Deeper Than a South Korean Teen Romance Flick?”
RKS Film: Ah Biao’s “Border”: Sort of a Zombieland
“Border” is, could we say, a participatory film. The basic plot is not that difficult to pick up but there are gaps where the viewer must make decisions what is transpiring and in what direction the film is heading towards. One could enjoy the participatory ride or suffer from annoyance and frustration. Not a massContinue reading “RKS Film: Ah Biao’s “Border”: Sort of a Zombieland”
RKS EURO FILM: “Saints”: Sacrilegious Pilfering’s and a Heist
What a fascinating plot line in this Spanish-Italian film set in Barcelona and recently screened at the St. Sebastian Film Festival. Rosario (Eulàlia Ramón), a former missionary nun, leads a gang of do gooder thieves stealing religious statues of saints from churches, convents and monasteries. Barcelona itself is protected by two patron saints. And DirectorContinue reading “RKS EURO FILM: “Saints”: Sacrilegious Pilfering’s and a Heist”
RKS INTERNATIONAL FILM: “House of the Wind”: The Answer My Friend is Blowing in the Wind
Josette (Josette Kwanya) is an elderly widow living in the Cameroonian capital city of Yaoundé. She inhabits a large, deserted house as all her five children have left for Europe. The radio and television we hear the background comments on this exodus noting there are no opportunities for young Cameroonians causing them to emigrate toContinue reading “RKS INTERNATIONAL FILM: “House of the Wind”: The Answer My Friend is Blowing in the Wind”
RKS CHINESE FILM: “Operation Hadal”: Beyond the Classic War Movie?
“Operation Hadal” exhibits all the tried-and-true elements of the classic war movie; bad guys, good guys, the old warriors, the young boastful bucks, blood, guts, tension, suspense, bravery, sacrifice for country and fellow warriors and hand to hand combat…and that schmaltzy over the top Top Gunish type music. Let’s not forget the patriotism and prideContinue reading “RKS CHINESE FILM: “Operation Hadal”: Beyond the Classic War Movie?”
RKS Canadian Film: “Armageddon Road”: About Time Las Vegas a la Sodom and Gomorrah is Visited by the Four Horsemen
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. Different cultures in different points of time have given varying interpretations of their meaning. The commonality is that their appearance is bad news for the world signalling its ensuing destruction. The White Horse symbolizes conquest. Some believe itContinue reading “RKS Canadian Film: “Armageddon Road”: About Time Las Vegas a la Sodom and Gomorrah is Visited by the Four Horsemen”
RKS CHINESE FILM: “Dear You”: Many Stories Behind the Story
“Dear You” is an epic familial tale focusing on love, friendship, compassion and loss but there are many stories hovering around the apparent simplistic plot. And the film is a solid hit in China being the second highest grossing film there in 2026 and attracting audiences throughout Southeast Asia. It also has sparked controversy inContinue reading “RKS CHINESE FILM: “Dear You”: Many Stories Behind the Story”
RKS ARGENTINIAN FILM: “The Dollmaker” (Encantador) 2025: Political Horror?
American horror films in many respects are simply boring. Deserted cabin in the woods and take it from there. Canadian horror films are marginally superior. The real horror resides of late in Mexican and Argentinian films. “The Dollmaker” is no exception. It combines sophisticated and clever horror with a political allegorical twist. Expect Pee WeeContinue reading “RKS ARGENTINIAN FILM: “The Dollmaker” (Encantador) 2025: Political Horror?”
RKS EURO FILM: “Familia”: Doorways to Hell
See a door in this film and hell and a disciple of the devil is not far away. Based on a true story. Franco Celeste (Francesco Di Leva) returns to his Rome home after serving 9 years for armed robbery. Given that his wife Licia (Barbara Ronchi) expects his return and changes the locks onContinue reading “RKS EURO FILM: “Familia”: Doorways to Hell”
