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The Final Blog of the Term: Kim's Convenience & Columbus

Closing off a wonderful term of various pieces of media we watched two different things which were Kim's Convenience and Columbus.  Both films are slightly similar in that they both feature themes of family, but both are unique in their own regard.

Columbus was a film that I wasn't really looking forward to but I ended up enjoying it a lot.  One of things I wonder about this film as the process of selecting a location.  The architecture in this movie I felt were the true stars of the film.  The usage of the buildings as a backdrop was fit for the certain scene.  An example is how they might use windows or glass and how they interfere with dialog.  I wonder what this film would have been like if located in a different city.  One thing discussed in class that I feel is important was the accessibility of this movie. I feel like this movie isn't something that can be appreciated by everyone.  It is certainly a more film buff movie and it takes a certain passion of film to truly appreciate it I think.  But I also appreciate this kinds of movies, because when A movie like this wants to do something unique like with architecture, it does it well and is just that much more special as someone who likes film.  Perhaps an opinion I share on my own is that I thought it was a very relaxing movie.  I know the movie is about relationships but self development, but I never really felt nervous or tense at all during the movie. Overall, I really enjoyed the film, and I really appreciate the uniqueness of the backdrop and usage of buildings.  

Next we watched something different from Columbus and that show is Kim's Convenience.  I really liked the overall setting of the show in the little convenience store that the family owns.  The interactions with customers is something I never really see on other sitcoms and its a new way to develop characters I feel.  I enjoyed the interactions the family had with each other, even with the parents being pretty strict with the kids.  It is a shame that this show is being cancelled, as I would love to see more of this show and see it get the ending it deserves.  

Still from Columbus




Family from Kim's Convenience



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  1. UnknownMarch 15, 2021 at 7:26 AM

    I think interesting your comment about how you felt tense while watching Columbus. Have you figured out why? I felt the same way and I while I was thinking about I came to the conclusion that perhaps it is because of internal turmoil that both of the protagonist are going through. Is interesting that everything in their minds appears to be so chaotic and confusing but the cinematography and the sound of the movie do not follow that trend (it is like the opposite of chaotic and tense). -Valeria

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