Category: Movie
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‘The Birdcage’ is a Fun Film to Watch for Pride Month
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.
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‘The Lego Movie’ Brilliantly Subverts Movie Tropes
The Lego Movie achieves great humor and story with a combination of childish comedy, adult references, irony, and by subverting popular movie tropes.
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Marion Ravenwood, the Unsung Hero of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’
For the entirety of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Marion remains in full control of both her body and her personality, a rarity for female characters at the time of the film’s release. She’s granted depth with personal demons from her past and emotional vulnerability when the situation deems it appropriate for her to grow…
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In The Heights: The Case for Diversifying Diverse Films
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a…
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“Matthias & Maxime”: A Refreshing Take on Love and Friendship
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn’t reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn’t need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don’t get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It’s a film that we can celebrate.
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“In the Heights” Review
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical translates beautifully to the screen.
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“First Girl I Loved”: A Well-Intended but Ultimately Flawed Story of Identity
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like…
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Is Blood Thicker Than Water? ‘Moonlight,’ Father Figures, and Their Representation
(Disclaimer: Harmful Language) In celebration of Pride Month, Father’s Day, and father figures (and whoever supports you), I revisit Moonlight’s brief but spectacular character, Juan. With overarching themes tied to masculinity, I reexamine his intimacy with Little.
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Tom Clancy’s ‘Without Remorse’: Amazon’s Latest Blockbuster
Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse has everything a movie director from the 80’s could wish.
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Stop Whatever You’re Doing and Go Watch ‘Two Distant Strangers’
Two Distant Strangers (2020) centers around Carter James (Joey Bada$$) as he tries to get back home to his pitbull, Jeter, after spending a night at the apartment of his date Perri (Zaria Simone). What gets in the way of Carter reuniting with his dog is that every time he tries to leave Perri’s apartment, he…