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Best Movies to Entertain Your Long Plane Ride
Submitted by Angelina Ng When on a long flight, there are only so many snacks we can eat and bathroom runs we can have. A great way to pass the time would be to watch movies on an airplane. Although there is only a limited selection, most airlines in the U.S. have movies with action, comedy, horror, and romance. Many are uplifting or can give you an intense crying session. Here’s a list of entertaining movies to occupy your time on a long plane ride! Crazy Rich Asians (2018): A movie full of fun, comedy, drama, romance, and entertainment. It showcases stunning visuals: including the vibrant and lush scenery of…
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A Film That Will Make You Reminisce on Your Past and Future
Today I finally watched a film that I had been meaning to watch months back. Past Lives has been on my watch list for a long time, not solely due to its intriguing Korean female perspective or the praised cinematography, but primarily because of the overwhelming relatability that I've heard it possesses to many peoples’ own life experiences. They say you have to watch films at different stages of your life and you will have a different perspective on it. I firmly believe in this statement as I feel that watching this film taught me so many things regarding what I have experienced this past year.
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Asian Characters That Represented My Childhood
Growing up as an Asian American, there was not much representation in popular media. Each time a character that slightly resembled me popped up on my TV screen, I would get so excited with a bright smile. I felt like I could relate to these characters and believed that a piece of my background was appreciated in American culture. Thankfully, as more time has passed, Asian representation in movies and TV Shows has become more prevalent. However, this does not mean that I have forgotten the Asian characters that I grew up with. With a deep connection to each one of them, I would like to share the Asian characters…
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Recreating Food From Shows/Movies
Food plays such an iconic role in our lives, making the shows and movies we watch also include some iconic dishes. Some dishes included in these shows and movies look so appetizing that some people made the effort to recreate them in real life, and they are as delicious as they seem on screen. Here’s a few examples of recreated dishes from iconic films and links to their recipes!
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My Neighbor Totoro, The Cutest Comfort Movie
As a very big movie person, I have seen many movies in my lifetime, but there are a select few movies that I would call a comfort movie of mine. Out of all the movies I considered to be my comfort movies, I think my favorite one would have to be My Neighbor Totoro. Honestly, I would probably say any Studio Ghibli movie could easily be a comfort movie of mine, but there’s something about the calmness of the movie that gives me that comforting feeling.
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Halloween Movie Recommendation
With Halloween right around the corner, it is time to indulge in gory horror films and delicious sweet treats. To accommodate one’s spooky needs, the critically acclaimed film and 2020 Academy Award Winner for Best Picture Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, is the perfect fit.
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Holiday Movie Recommendation
When it comes to holiday nostalgia, I think of family. Especially during New Years and Christmas, I find that spending time with those closest to me is near and dear to my heart.
