A Art Tv Review

When you have followed an artist for over a decade, and they return as a group after a four-year hiatus, emotions run high—yes—but, more than anything, the joy is unparalleled. Watching *K-POP Demon Hunters*, there is a moment when the screen turns red because (spoiler alert) an evil boy band manages to take over the entire world through the simple act of performing a song. BTS aren't evil; they are, simply, seven aliens—right? The live broadcast of their comeback begins in a measured and steady manner. RM—or Namjoon—greets Seoul, the city that witnessed the group's birth and which, at that moment, is bathed in purple, as every single one of its inhabitants is a fan.  Filling Gwanghwamun Square—situated directly in front of Seoul’s historic Gyeongbokgung Palace—stands ARMY, BTS’s loyal fanbase, ready to face any adversity—come rain or shine—for their seven boys. Four years ago, in 2022, when BTS announced they would be returning—clarifying that their departure would be only for...

 Lola Tung, Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp star in this female-centric—and somewhat scatological—thriller. A chaotic (yet formative) part of female adolescence involves the reckless appropriation of various trends, traditions, and cultural elements, in a haphazard attempt to construct a personal identity. For some girls, this means swapping one friend group for another, or going from being the band’s "nerd" to becoming a cheerleader. For others, it means dabbling in witchcraft. Director: Meredith Alloway Writers: Lily Houghton, Meredith Alloway Stars: Lili Reinhart, Jordan Duarte, Victoria Pedretti Thirty years ago, *The Craft* became an icon for an entire generation of 90s girls who dreamed of having power, beauty, and boys. A coven of four teenagers was capable of casting spells and curses, and the only threat to their power was themselves. Now comes *Forbidden Fruits*, a twisted teen comedy that channels the spirit of *The Craft*, but with a *girly-p...

Sophia and her friends must find the Fairy Tiara and defeat Ravenzella before she takes over their magical island. Sophia is back alongside her fellow riders—also known as the Sapphires—as they continue training and strengthening the bond with their unicorns. This time, the stakes are incredibly high. With the return of the powerful villainess Ravenzella, the Queen of Grimoria, the threat of her destroying the island's magic looms larger than ever. To stop her once and for all, the riders must unravel the secret of an ancient artifact known as the Fairy Tiara—a relic that once belonged to the very first unicorn rider. Stars: Monica Rodriguez Knox, Sara Garcia, Kolton Stewart But there is a problem: the Tiara has shattered into six distinct pieces, transformed into magical gems that are now scattered across different corners of the island. Sophia and her unicorn, Wildstar, manage to locate one of the lost stars and strive to discover the whereabouts of the remaining ones. However, n...

 Kirill Sokolov’s Tarantino-inspired foray makes genre promises it fails to keep. In Kirill Sokolov’s *They Will Kill You*, a sword-wielding Zazie Beetz infiltrates a satanic cult ensconced in a luxury hotel, aiming to rescue one of the waitresses before she is used as a human sacrifice. All the pieces are in place for a wild and brutally entertaining midnight-movie action flick—something the film undoubtedly is the moment the bloodshed begins. However, twists to its premise soon end up souring it conceptually, resulting in rapidly diminishing returns, with derivative formal flourishes that largely call to mind other, better films. By the time the final credits roll, the experience proves utterly exhausting. A dramatic, rain-soaked prologue shows a battered Asia Reaves (Beetz) fleeing her abusive father, only to leave her teenage sister behind. A decade later, we find our heroine posing as a newly hired waitress—still amidst a downpour, linking the two scenes before we even know ex...

 *Mirrors No. 3* isn't a terrible film; however, it proved unnecessarily confusing and offered a highly unsatisfying ending. Upon leaving the theater, everyone else attending this film festival screening seemed displeased with the movie, making comments ranging from "the ending was bad" to "I couldn't understand some parts." I must say, I agree. A young woman goes on a hiking trip with her boyfriend and his friends. For no reason that is ever explained, she acts moody and uninterested, and—once they have reached their hiking destination—insists on wanting to go back home. However, on the return journey, her boyfriend suffers a fatal accident, while Laura is left barely injured after being thrown from the vehicle.  Director: Christian Petzold Writer: Christian Petzold Stars: Paula Beer, Philip Froissant, Matthias Brandt For some strange reason—which also goes entirely unexplained—after the police and paramedics arrive, she insists on staying with the woman wh...

 In her documentary debut, Coppola chronicles the work of her longtime friend and collaborator, eschewing hagiography in favor of something more elusive. It is a classic premise: a filmmaker follows a creative genius leading up to the unveiling of a major new work, documenting the preparations and the fears—the pains and the pleasures—with an elegant, self-evident conclusion. The creator creates, we observe, and the triumph is realized. That framework works for all manner of stories, but at its best, it transcends such prescriptive tendencies. Director: Sofia Coppola Stars: Sofia Coppola, Marc Jacobs, Spike Jonze It is gratifying to see the finished painting, the completed house, or the finished book; yet, it is the process itself that makes these stories truly captivating. This appears to be the driving force behind Sofia Coppola’s first documentary, *Marc by Sofia*. The film ostensibly follows fashion designer and icon Marc Jacobs as he prepares for his Spring 2024 show—encompass...