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Past Lives Is Not a Love Triangle. It’s a Ghost Story.
Celine Song’s film “Past Lives” explores the complex relationships between Nora, a woman who emigrated from Korea, and her childhood friend Hae Sung. It delves into themes of identity, immigration, and the haunting nature of past selves. The narrative reveals how distance and time shape their connection, ultimately portraying an unlived life as a valid…
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Everything Everywhere All at Once Is Not About the Multiverse. It’s About the Laundromat.
Everything Everywhere All at Once explores the multiverse through Evelyn Wang, a mundane laundromat owner facing personal failures. As she navigates alternate realities, the film contrasts extraordinary lives with her unspectacular existence. Ultimately, it emphasizes the value of choosing the specific, flawed present over infinite possibilities, advocating for presence and genuine connections.