Cowboy Bebop (2021)

A group of bounty hunters often become accidental heroes in a world of space travel.

'Cowboy Bebop' is a live-action adaptation of a much-loved anime series. Full of adventures that somehow bring the main character back around the same typical and obvious antagonist, Cowboy Bebop could have evolved into something special with a slightly longer life than it's been allowed. Not being received by the fans as desired, the series suffers from an unfair underappreciation.

Director: Alex Garcia Lopez, Michael Katleman  

Production:  The WB   

Creator:  Christopher L. Yost   

Duration:  1 season of 10 episodes (58 minutes each)  

With: John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Elena Satine, Alex Hassell, Geoff Stults, Mason Alexander Park, John Noble

Rating: 8/10

Searching (2018)

A single father uses all the online tools he has access to to find his missing daughter.

'Searching' is an experimental thriller, which takes place exclusively online, only through the lens of computer applications available in modern days. Interesting as an idea, and well made, the film retains the viewer's attention, interest and curiosity, without losing the emotional investment.

Director:  Aneesh Chaganty       

With: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La

Rating: 8/10

The Grudge (2020)

A single mum policewoman is intrigued by the story of the house where she moved into and its connection with an old case of her new detective partner.

'The Grudge' is a horror film that simply continues the legend and curse of the original films rather than trying to make a remake. The idea is not bad, but the implementation leaves much to be desired. Many talented names got put together (Bichir, Riseborough) but not so much for the screenwriters' side, with them throwing in a random heap: cheap jump scares, time jumps without warning or purpose, questionable character choices and dramatic scenes without an anchor, and they just put that on repeat. Made no sense whatsoever

Director:  Nicolas Pesce     

With: Demián Bichir, Tara Westwood, Andrea Riseborough, Junko Bailey, Lin Shaye, David Lawrence Brown, Zoe Fish, John Cho, Betty Gilpin, Jacki Weaver

Rating: 6/10