About Kevin Kodama
Kevin Kodama (they/them) is a Features writer at Movieweb and a freelancer in the film industry. After graduating with a Cinema degree from San Francisco State University, Kodama has been fully immersed in the world of film, working on set, writing and directing short films, and publishing articles about their favorite new movies. In their downtime, they're probably watching Frances Ha, Vivre sa vie, or Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Latest Articles
The Family Stone Is the Perfect Holiday Movie Nearly Two Decades Later
The Family Stone is a delightful family comedy that balances tense, cringe-filled scenes with heartfelt intimacy.
Past Lives: Why This Korean Romance Deserves an Oscar Run
As one of the best films of the year, here's why Celine Song's Past Lives deserves to be nominated at the Academy Awards.
Godzilla Minus One Fixed the Biggest Problem With the MonsterVerse Movies
Compared to the MonsterVerse, Godzilla Minus One focuses more on Godzilla while maintaining strong acting performances.
Dream Scenario Reveals Everything You Need to Know About Meme Culture
Through Cage’s performance as a repugnant college professor, Dream Scenario implies meme culture is an inherent part of our collective unconscious.
Godzilla Minus One: The Deeper Meaning Most Fans Missed
Like the 1954 original, Godzilla Minus One carries a deeper meaning that is easily overlooked.
Napoleon Is Better Than Its Rotten Tomatoes Score
Although bombastic and ridiculous, Napoleon holds up as a fruitful creative marriage between two of Hollywood’s most outlandish talents.
Why The Holdovers Will Be This Year's Oscar Dark Horse
With its definitive trio of acting performances buoyed by a clever script and formidable directing, many industry outlets are already predicting gold.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Ending, Explained
There’s a lot packed into the new Hunger Games prequel, but most of it can be deciphered through the big reveal at the end.
Warner Bros. Tried to Cancel Another Completed Movie, But Why?
Many across the industry wonder why the studio is committing such heinous acts and what it hopes to accomplish.
Next Goal Wins: How Taika Waititi’s Upcoming Film Is a Long-Awaited Return to His Roots
Next Goal Wins promises to return to Taika Waititi's comedic roots in this Pacific Islander underdog sports story.
How a Movie About an Excellent Teacher Highlights a Big Flaw With the Oscars
This radical film questions the way we teach our children… and the way we nominate films for Best International Feature at the Oscars.
Priscilla: The Deeper Meaning Most Fans Missed
Hidden within the poetry of Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla is a deeper meaning that goes beyond the headlines of Priscilla and Elvis’ marriage.
Killers of the Flower Moon and Barbie Share One Thing in Common
Though diametrically dissimilar, Barbie and Killers of the Flower Moon seem to be going head-to-head in a number of important categories.
Why Are Auteur-Driven Films Missing the Mark?
As every professional pundit has cried out over the last ten or so years, the entertainment industry is changing… and fast.
How Does Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets Comprare to Killers of the Flower Moon?
Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets still holds up today and acts as a portal into the filmmaker’s future.
Why Is One Genre Dominating Asia Right Now?
Though the future remains up in the air, Asian horror continues to occupy one of the top spots among popular genres.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Most Fans Missed the Deeper Meaning Behind Martin Scorsese's Movie
At a staggering three-plus hours, it’s easy to get lost in the movie’s complicated story. Here’s the deeper meaning behind Killers of the Flower Moon.
How 2023's Horror Movies Proved Everyone Wrong
While we may not get a horror Academy winner in 2023, this year’s selection of horror films certainly proved everyone wrong.
Alien 3: Why This 1992 Space Horror Movie Is Better in 2023
Despite Fincher denouncing Alien 3, giving the film a closer look uncovers seeds of the director’s personal style.
A Very Good Girl: How This Filipino Film Appeals to K-Drama Fans
From its visual style to its relevant themes, this Filipino film seems to have been reverse engineered to appeal to the typical K-Drama fan.