Metropolitan, like Mansfield Park, is predominantly a tale about unrequited love
Fire Island narrates the story of best friends, Noah and Howie, as they travel to Fire Island, the haven for the queer community for an entire week attempting to navigate the difficulties of falling for one another in a gay community. The couple quickly faces sentimental and intimate challenges caused due to classism and ethnic differences. The movie explores fundamental themes of companionship, passion, and the importance of familial connections.
The movie appeals to audiences all over the world as it makes the storyline more relatable among people of diverse identities by beautifully celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
‘Anna Karenina’ is a nineteenth-century British historical romance movie directed by Joe Wright and adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s classic literary e.
The protagonist, Anna is wed to a senior statesman named Alexei Alexandrovich Karenin. Anna embarks on a journey to Moscow, in an effort to persuade Princess Dolly to forgive her brother Stiva. In Moscow, she comes across Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky, a charming and affluent cavalry officer. Everyone in their immediate vicinity experiences life-changing events when Anna and Alexei start an affair. Anna experiences grief and despair as a result of their attraction.
It is understandable why many ardent Tolstoy fans were in complete awe of this movie. One cannot discount the filmmakers’ courage in attempting to adapt arguably one of the most cherished works of literature.
Every scene is an aesthetic treat owing to its stunning cinematography. The roles played by different artists in the movie is outstanding, particularly Law who simply dominates every scene in which he appears.
Emma is a witty, engaging version of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Continue reading “Emma elevates the book’s classic love narrative for modern audiences with aesthetic choices that distinguish it from the primary sources”