Category: Coming-Of-Age
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‘Zondvloed (Flood)’ — MiamisFF Review: Between a Flood and a Hard Place
While prioritizing production value over substance, Flood depicts an emotionally taut family drama set during the farmland flooding of the Franco-Dutch war.
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‘Uprooted’ – A MiamisFF Review On Ukraine
‘Uprooted’ is a short film on what’s happening in Ukraine as of today. This captures the emotions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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“Thunder Road”: Guilt, Grief, Regret, and Suicide
“Thunder Road” presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
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“Do Revenge” Bends Genres, Champions Authenticity, and Promotes Inclusivity
‘Do Revenge’ offers a 2022-relevant sociopolitical commentary that decries virtue signaling while promoting the inclusive virtues the nefarious power structures exploit.
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‘Honor Roll Boys’ (MiamisFF Review): A Bit of Harmless Fun
Initially feeling like a passionate group having a bit of harmless fun with filmmaking, it leads to something sinister enough to leave a mark.
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The Moms in ‘Anything’s Possible’ Make Almost Anything Seem Possible
The film’s Incluvie rating is off the charts. It features Black, Muslim, queer, trans humans whose moms hold them up, fight for them, and love them for who they are…making anything possible.
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Preserving Family Traditions in ‘Hope Ranch’
The death of Grace’s father brings challenges as the family tries to preserve their ranch.
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What ‘Magnolia’ Says About Childhood Trauma
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
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13: The Musical About Making New Friends
Evan Goldman, a child of divorced parents, is planning a memorable bar mitzvah for his 13th birthday. However, middle school has a few obstacles along the way.
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First Kill’s Cancellation Is a Major Loss for Lesbian and Black Representation
Although the budget was a dollar and a dream, Netflix’s ‘First Kill’ managed to gain over 90 million viewing hours and a small cult following. So why was it canceled? Given the trends in series cancellations, it may have been because of the Black and queer protagonists.