Subject: psychology

Published: November 22, 2023

Isle of dogs

“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson, set in Japan in the near future, where dogs have been exiled to an island due to fear and being considered spreaders of diseases.

The story is about 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi, the mayor’s ward, who leaves to find his lost dog Spots. Atari travels to the island in search of his furry friend and gets help from a diverse group of dogs: Rex, King, Boss, Duke, and Chief.

The film follows Atari and the dogs’ adventure on the island, their collaboration, and their struggle to retrieve Spots. Larger secrets are unveiled relating to both the island’s history and the fate of the dogs. The movie explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, and overcoming adversity.

Published: November 22, 2023

Blinded By The Light

The movie is based on true events and follows a young British-Pakistani boy named Javed living in the town of Luton in the late 1980s. Javed is passionate about music, but his parents don’t understand his dreams. The town is plagued by unemployment and racism, complicating Javed’s life even more.

However, everything changes when Javed discovers the music of Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen’s lyrics deeply resonate with him and inspire him to pursue his dreams. Javed’s passion for music gets a new boost through Springsteen’s music, and he starts writing his poems and lyrics.

The movie depicts Javed’s journey towards independence, self-discovery, and the pursuit of his dreams through the power of music. It also shows how music can be a strong resource in times of difficulty, helping to find strength and inspiration in life.

Published: October 30, 2023

Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta

The socially awkward 40-year-old Johannes is trying to reach his father before it’s too late, as his father is in palliative care. His journey from Tampere to Kajaani may be surprisingly long if he doesn’t go through Jämsä. This is a Finnish feel-good comedy that includes caricature.

Note: There is no DVD or Blu-ray distribution for this film.

Published: October 23, 2023

Järjettömän paska idea

This Finnish drama film is written and directed by Pamela Tola. The story revolves around Ripe and Noora, who work as game designers and have been friends since childhood. However, their strong friendship is put to the test when their future plans begin to diverge. One of them wants to revisit a nostalgic youth, while the other desires to get married. As old conflicts and disagreements resurface during their role-playing game bachelorette party, the question of whose dreams they are truly living comes to the forefront.

Published: October 19, 2023

Barbie

Barbie is separated from Barbieland because she began to exhibit human-like symptoms. The journey to uncover everything that has happened begins, with consequences that Barbie would have never believed could occur.

Published: October 5, 2023

Elemental

Disney and Pixar’s new animated film, Elemental, tells the story of Element City, where different elements such as fire, water, earth, and air take on human-like forms and coexist. The main character is Ember, a brave and intelligent young woman who befriends Wade, a water spirit who is fun-loving and a bit goofy. Ember and Wade’s friendship changes Vellu’s perception of the world.

Published: September 26, 2023

The Matrix Resurrections

Thomas Anderson is the designer of The Matrix video game trilogy, who feels trapped in a recurring life cycle. He regularly visits a psychiatrist in an attempt to understand his situation. Thomas is drawn to a woman who frequents a nearby café because she strongly resembles Trinity, a character from his gaming world.

Everything feels meaningless, and he believes even the face he sees in the mirror is wrong at times. One day, as Thomas’s past becomes more distressing than ever, a person identifying as Morpheus arrives with two pills in hand. Morpheus presents a choice: continue in the same loop forever or take the pill of truth?

Published: September 14, 2023

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride

“Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” is a stop-motion animated film released in 2005, telling the story of Victor, a young man who is about to enter into an arranged marriage with a young woman named Victoria. However, Victor accidentally marries a deceased bride, Corpse Bride, while practicing his wedding vows in the forest. In the film, Corpse Bride is named Emily.

Guided by Emily, Victor finds himself in the world of the dead, portrayed in the movie as a dark and surreal place. Victor soon realizes that the world of the dead is very different from the world of the living, and he tries to find a way back to the living. At the same time, he learns more about Emily and her tragic fate.

The film features many adventures and musical numbers and explores themes such as love, death, and hope. Ultimately, the movie concludes with a romantic and touching ending that brings happiness to most of the characters.

“Corpse Bride” embodies Tim Burton’s typical style, known for its dark and fantastical aesthetics, and it has received praise for its animation, characters, and music.

Published: September 14, 2023

Frankenweenie

“Frankenweenie” is a stop-motion animated film released in 2012, directed by Tim Burton. The film is in black and white and is based on Burton’s short film of the same name from 1984.

The story revolves around a young Victor Frankenstein, a young and talented prodigy scientist, who lives in the dreamlike town of New Holland. Victor’s only friend is his beloved dog, Sparky, and they share a very close bond.

One fateful day, a tragic accident occurs when Sparky is involved in a car accident and dies. Victor is deeply saddened by the loss but is soon inspired to bring Sparky back to life. He uses his scientific skills to build a device that resurrects Sparky.

At first, Sparky seems to be his old self, but Victor’s secret starts to leak out and becomes known to a few of the town’s residents. Soon, other children in New Holland begin to experiment with similar methods to bring their own pets back to life, leading to all sorts of comical and horrifying events.

As Victor and his friends try to keep the situation under control, the adults fear that these experiments could lead to disaster. The film explores themes of friendship, dedication, and acceptance.

“Frankenweenie” embodies Tim Burton’s distinctive style and offers a unique take on classic horror movies, along with a touching story of the strong bond between Victor and Sparky.

Published: September 8, 2023

Home Alone

“Home Alone” is a comedy film released in 1990, directed by Chris Columbus and produced by John Hughes. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as 8-year-old Kevin McCallister.

At the beginning of the movie, the McCallister family is getting ready for a Christmas vacation trip to Paris. With a large and bustling family, the preparations are hectic. Kevin, being the youngest in the family, often feels overlooked, and to make matters worse, he’s bullied. On Christmas morning, Kevin wakes up to realize that his family has hurriedly left for the airport and forgotten him at home because he fell asleep in his upstairs room. Initially, Kevin enjoys his newfound freedom and does everything he normally wouldn’t be allowed to do.

However, he soon discovers that his home has become the target of burglars, portrayed by Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern). Kevin must now protect his home and come up with ways to keep the burglars at bay. He sets up traps and does everything he can to prevent the burglars from breaking in and causing havoc.

The movie follows Kevin’s adventures and clever tricks against the burglars, all the while his mother (Catherine O’Hara) desperately tries to return home and find her son. “Home Alone” is a funny comedy that combines family drama, humor, and suspense, and it’s a Christmas classic that many people watch every holiday season.

Screening rights for Home Alone 2 are also available!