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Adriana Gomez-Weston

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Biography:

Georgia born, Carolina raised, and now California living, Adriana is a film critic, marketing coordinator, and food lover who migrates between San Diego and Los Angeles. She's a fashion school defector, Twitter junkie, and bargain enthusiast. And she likes writing too.

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Eyimofe (This is My Desire) (2020) 100% 7/10 EDIT “Entirely shot in 16mm, Eyimofe provides an intimate look at a working class Nigeria, a country that is often not shown so authentically on screen to Western audiences.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 29, 2021 Full Review The Green Knight (2021) 89% 8/10 EDIT “Birthed from the epic poem of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the film is a patient, visually pleasing heroic tale that blends Celtic mythology and Christian faith. It also provides a truly mythical, seductive spin on the familiar Camelot.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 29, 2021 Full Review Pig (2021) 97% 7/100 EDIT “In one of his best performances in years, Nicolas Cage is compelling as the stoic Rob, who was a celebrated chef of yesteryear. Eager to leave his past in the past, Rob reemerges just to reclaim his pig, blazing through Portland with a fury.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 16, 2021 Full Review In the Heights (2021) 94% 9.5/10 EDIT “In the Heights is a film we're likely to continue talking about in the months (and years) to come. In other words, "The time has come!"” – We Live Entertainment May 21, 2021 Full Review The Little Things (2021) 45% 6/10 EDIT “Although The Little Things is well shot and well-acted, it isn't as amazing as it could be considering the caliber of talent involved.” – The Cinema Soloist Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Malcolm & Marie (2021) 57% 4.5/10 EDIT “Among Netflix's fare, its sure to have its viewers, but it may not have much appeal outside of the cinephile community that it's aiming for.” – The Cinema Soloist Jan 24, 2021 Full Review I'm Your Woman (2020) 82% 7/10 EDIT “I'm Your Woman is more about the atmosphere of survival as opposed to tying up loose ends and answering your burning questions. It's one woman's journey to independence, and that's all that should matter.” – We Live Entertainment Oct 16, 2020 Full Review The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020) 99% 8.5/10 EDIT “In her feature debut, Blank explores what it means to move on to the next stage of life, and how to stay true to yourself. Witty and relatable, The Forty-Year-Old Version is one of the best films this year.” – We Live Entertainment Oct 10, 2020 Full Review All In: The Fight for Democracy (2020) 100% 8/10 EDIT “While escapism is welcome and often necessary in this day and age, sometimes visual media needs to be a defiant call to action. All In: The Fight For Democracy is perhaps the most defiant and urgent film this year.” – We Live Entertainment Sep 12, 2020 Full Review One Night in Miami (2020) 98% 9/10 EDIT “A consummate actress, King is proof that actors can and should direct other actors. Her lens is one that brings out the best of all her leads and portrays them in a sympathetic light.” – We Live Entertainment Sep 12, 2020 Full Review The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020) 80% 9/10 EDIT “"A bright spot in perhaps the bleakest summer film season of all time, The Broken Hearts Gallery reminds us of the positive aspects of humanity, and how art can be a tool for individual and collective healing."” – The Cinema Soloist Sep 9, 2020 Full Review Mulan (2020) 72% 6/10 EDIT “Mulan's cast is filled with action powerhouses, but it doesn't quite utilize them in the way they should be. Yifei Liu is given a great spotlight as a leading talent, but her fellow cast members aren't afforded the same, which is bittersweet” – The Cinema Soloist Sep 3, 2020 Full Review The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) 92% 7/10 EDIT “Overall, if you're looking for a sweet escape, The Personal History of David Copperfield will take you on a well-deserved trip. Hell, it may even inspire you to write your own story.” – The Cinema Soloist Aug 27, 2020 Full Review 7.5/10 EDIT “An honest look at an ambitious woman's changing lifestyle, Luk Yee-sum isn't afraid to shine a light on the uglier aspects of motherhood, and other aspects of pregnancy such as a couple's sexual needs, and the father's household role.” – The Cinema Soloist Aug 21, 2020 Full Review Black Is King (2020) 94% 7/10 EDIT “Black Is King is no exception to Beyonce's artistic ingenuity. A combination of song, art, poetry, and style, Black is King is a lyrical odyssey that aims to empower today's young Black kings and queens.” – The Cinema Soloist Aug 4, 2020 Full Review Yes, God, Yes (2019) 92% 8.5 EDIT “The film shows that it's better to be authentic than to hide who you truly are. Yes, God, Yes encourages you to think for yourself and make your own decisions. Also, it's OK to rewind that one scene you like in that movie...” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 25, 2020 Full Review The Rental (2020) 73% 7/10 EDIT “With a refined taste in film and a highly critical lens on his own acting work, Franco's script is well-planned, and the supplemental elements are highly refined. He shows great promise as a director.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 20, 2020 Full Review Palm Springs (2020) 94% 7/10 EDIT “Real love doesn't just accept the best parts of a person, but also the many imperfections. Palm Springs is a story for anyone who has been through the ugly side of love and who has emerged all the better for it.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 12, 2020 Full Review The Beach House (2019) 81% 8/10 EDIT “The Beach House offers a fresh perspective with its natural portrayal of an "environmental apocalypse." With its four-person cast and simple location, Brown's writing about survival and human fragility take center stage.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 7, 2020 Full Review Hamilton (2020) 98% 8.5/10 EDIT “The filmed production was intended to release theatrically in 2021, but Disney decided to take its shot by releasing over a year early, causing one of the buzziest releases of the year. Because of this move, the musical couldn't be more timely.” – The Cinema Soloist Jul 6, 2020 Full Review Miss Juneteenth (2020) 99% 7/10 EDIT “Even though catiness and competition erupt throughout Miss Juneteenth, it doesn't take away from the core message of the story. It's a celebration of Black excellence, but it's also a celebration of the freedom of authenticity.” – The Cinema Soloist Jun 19, 2020 Full Review The Lovebirds (2020) 66% 4.5/10 EDIT “At times, it's hard to figure out exactly what's going on, as there's never enough time to take it all in or get to know the characters beyond a surface level. There's a lot of material that has more potential to be compelling here...” – The Cinema Soloist May 23, 2020 Full Review Clementine (2019) 62% 4/10 EDIT “While Clementine isn't bad necessarily, it leaves a lot to be desired. There's a lot of room to "go there," but that never really happens. The film doesn't truly end, it simply just fizzles away.” – The Cinema Soloist May 19, 2020 Full Review The Half of It (2020) 97% 9/10 EDIT “The Half of It doesn't depend on love, or its characters to save each other. It allows them to make decisions for themselves, and become whole instead of waiting on the other half. That in itself is a bold stroke if there ever was one.” – The Cinema Soloist May 19, 2020 Full Review Ema (2019) 88% 8.5/10 EDIT “Ema is more of an immersive experience than a story with a simple beginning, middle, and end. For some, it may seem like style over substance, but its focus is its eponoymous character's handling of grief.” – The Cinema Soloist May 4, 2020 Full Review
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