James Y. LeeinFrame RatedDune: Part Two — an overpowering, immersive, and terrifyingly messianic epicPaul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.·11 min read·Mar 2, 2024--3--3
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — crowning a trilogy forged in fire and friendshipGandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom…·14 min read·Dec 31, 2023--5--5
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedFair Play— a tense thriller exploring power dynamics and gender rolesAn unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a young couple’s relationship to the brink.·7 min read·Oct 16, 2023--4--4
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedPast Lives — complex immigrant romance full of yearningTwo childhood friends are wrested apart after one’s family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they’re reunited for one week…·8 min read·Sep 8, 2023--7--7
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedBLACK MIRROR, 6x1 — ‘Joan is Awful’A tech executive discovers her life is being adapted into a drama by a streaming service, where she’s played by Salma Hayek…·5 min read·Jun 29, 2023----
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedHoly Spider (2022)A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers…9 min read·Jan 21, 2023----
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) • 20 Years LaterWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new…15 min read·Dec 16, 2022--7--7
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedAftersun (2022)Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a 20-year-old holiday she took with her father, trying to reconcile the parent…9 min read·Nov 14, 2022--1--1
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedDecision to Leave (2022)A detective investigating a death in the mountains meets the deceased man’s mysterious wife during the course of his work.10 min read·Oct 14, 2022--2--2
James Y. LeeinFrame RatedThree Thousand Years of Longing (2022)A lonely scholar, on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom.8 min read·Aug 30, 2022--2--2