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Jana Monji

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San Diego-born LA-resident dragon lady battles rough collie dust bunnies between seeing films and stage plays.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 86% 5/5 EDIT “This restart of the Fantastic Four is a step in the right direction. Led by Pedro Pascal, this film is decidedly family-friendly with good chemistry between the principals and wonderful retro stylings in the costumes and set, etc.. ” – Age of the Geek Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022) 5/5 EDIT “The documentary is so joyful. This isn't only about women working with women and a project led by women, but also about accepting and celebrating one's culture. More stories about girls and women, should be formulated and created this way. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Elio (2025) 83% 3/5 EDIT “While the aliens and space travel are wonderful, the story isn't exceptional. Go for the colorful world of the Communiverse and the great Earth ambassador costume. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 20, 2025 Full Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 76% 2/5 EDIT “The CGI dragons are exceptional, but there are some questionable tweaks to the plot and characters, including misguided attempts at diversity. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 20, 2025 Full Review The Life of Chuck (2024) 81% 5/5 EDIT “This film is a glimmering precious gem of joy, especially for dancers. Hopefully after seeing the film and reading this book, you'll be inspired to read poetry, ponder the meaning of proverbs and dance.” – Age of the Geek Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Mistress Dispeller (2024) 100% 4/5 EDIT “This documentary is a lesson in negotiation and a non-confrontational way of addressing a universal problem: infidelity. Anyone who's dipped their toes in the romantic waters should watch this. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review Moloka'i Bound (2019) 4/5 EDIT “This film looks at the Hawaiians marginalized in Hawaii, left out of the bounties and opportunities in their homeland through the eyes of a father, just out of prison and trying to get back into the lives of his only son and the baby mama.” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024) 84% 3/5 EDIT “If you don't mind R-Rated romcoms and French (with English subtitles), this sweet little film might be for you. An awkward 30-something is torn between a cranky English gent and her French bestie, forcing her outside the safe world of Jane Austen. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review Leroy & Stitch (2006) 43% 1/5 EDIT “This is where we get something like an evil twin version of Stitch: Leroy. If that wasn't enough, there's also a lackluster parody of Winnie the Pooh named Reuben. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005) 42% 2/5 EDIT “Is Stitch an animal or is Stitch a machine? In this universe, Stitch needs a full charge or will die. Do not try any of this at home with your pets. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review Lilo & Stitch (2002) 86% 2/5 EDIT “Neither my Hawaii-born husband nor I were fans of this film. We both weren't charmed by the animation templates for the people and I sensed a whiff of Gauguin in the air. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review Lilo & Stitch (2025) 72% 3/5 EDIT “Visually, this live-action works better for me, and giving the older sister an ambition that reaches beyond the tourist injury is a good move, but there are the issues of colorism and canon. ” – Age of the Geek Jun 3, 2025 Full Review The Wedding Banquet (2025) 87% 3/5 EDIT “This is a welcome update to the 1993 original, showing us what has changed and what has not. This time, we follow two gay couples, winningly portrayed by Han Gi-chan and Bowen Yang as Kelly Marie Tran and Lily Gladstone. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 29, 2025 Full Review A Nice Indian Boy (2024) 96% 4/5 EDIT “This is a warm, feel-good romantic comedy that begins and ends with a wedding and features Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff who have a very sweet chemistry. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 29, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% 3/5 EDIT “This humorous entry into the MCU, brings together a quarreling group of scruffy misfits. No fashion inspirations here for me, but good pacing and fight scenes with some slight contemplation about power and mental instability. And...a mystery or two. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 29, 2025 Full Review Emilia Pérez (2024) 71% 2/5 EDIT “While I enjoyed Zoe Saldaña's performance, there's a problem with representation in this film about Mexico, that isn't written or directed by someone who seems to know little about the country. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Breach (2007) 84% 4/5 EDIT “It's worth remembering this astonishing bit of US history, where a young investigator took down his boss, an FBI agent named Robert Hanssen. These two men are caught between truth and lies and only one of them likes the lie. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025 Full Review AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2023) 66% 2/5 EDIT “The documentary begins with a comment that is troubling and possibly misleading about Japan. Even ignoring that quote, the documentary doesn't indicate how AUM compares to other cults of that time period in Japan or the English-speaking world. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025 Full Review The King of Kings (2025) 62% 2/5 EDIT “While I love all the voices in this film, the story is lackluster and the animation, while good, is uninspired. Adding a cat might have increased the cuteness quotient but was more like a cat scratching a chalkboard. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (1981) 2/5 EDIT “This film benefited from some contemporary events, but the script is more tell than show. In 2025, a remake is much better. Still, you might want to compare the technology from 1981 to now. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) 61% 4/5 EDIT “Rami Malek's spy thriller has more emotional pull than most action films and is much more satisfying than the Canadian film that used the same name and source material. You might come away with two questions, but I got answers. ” – Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Disney's Snow White (2025) 38% 2/3 EDIT “The best thing that can be said for this current live-action remake is there are scenes that will be a treasure trove for drag queens and fans of campy parodies at small equity-waiver theaters.” – Age of the Geek Mar 20, 2025 Full Review Black Bag (2025) 96% 4/5 EDIT “Director Steven Soderbergh teams with writer David Kopek for saturated imagery and the deliciously seductive tale of betrayal. Michael Fassbender plays a devoted husband and spy who's given a list of five possible traitors that includes his wife. ” – Age of the Geek Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) 46% 3/5 EDIT “During these chaotic times, this film might be just the kind of thing segments of our polarized US population are railing against yet this may give the other side a reason for hope. For me, it brought hope and I hope to see Anthony Mackie back for more.” – Age of the Geek Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Love Hurts (2025) 18% 2/5 EDIT “Despite featuring two Oscar-winning performers (Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose) and having some good action sequences, this film won't satisfy martial arts or comedy fans.” – Age of the Geek Feb 7, 2025 Full Review
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