Movies with Mish is run by, you’ve probably guessed it, Mish. I am currently studying my fourth year in World Literature and my pronouns are she/they. I’m very much used to writing analytical and expository essays, so being able to review my favourite pastimes here gives me a nice break from academic writing.
Growing up in small town Chilliwack, my access to the world was very limited. TV was the first place where I was exposed to the lives of people of colour and queer people. As a child, watching movies allowed me to be intuned with pop culture and connect with others.
I loved that film is way for us to share ideas and discourse with one another. As a Korean-Canadian, films, thanks to subtitles, were also a great way for me to practice both Korean and English at home. In fact, I learned most of my Korean from film more than I’ve ever learned from my parents.
I’m also open to exploring multiple genres of comedy and films that spark my nostalgia. For most of my posts, I will provide a brief synopsis, hopefully without sharing any crucial spoilers of course, and providing my own insights and takes on my chosen films.