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I’m Not ‘Gnome Alone’ in this Amazing Comedy
A family comedy that combines fantasy and normal school life.
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‘The Princess’: How One Woman’s Compassion Changed the World
Unlike other documentaries about Princess Diana, Perkins’ film, ‘The Princess’, is an entire documentary consisting of media coverage and public opinion, rather than a typical series of people interviewed with firsthand experience of the Princess. ‘The Princess’ beautifully depicts how we perceive Diana as a media figure rather than a real person, specifically creating her…
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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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Visi-Bi-lity: It’s Improving!
Films and TV series often tend to misrepresent or not acknowledge bisexual characters, but recent trends show that bi-erasure is now under deserved scrutiny. So, I’m genuinely happy about the direction bi-representation seems to be taking.
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Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
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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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We’re ‘All Together Now’ to Give a Hand
Can a homeless yet optimistic teenage girl learn to accept a helping hand?
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Let’s Make Way For the ‘Wish Dragon’
A story of a magical dragon brings great representation for Chinese culture.
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‘Show Dogs’ Are On the Case
A K-9 police dog goes undercover to stop an illegal animal smuggling ring and learns a valuable lesson along the way.
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They/Them Falters As A Slasher But Is A Triumph For LGBTQ+ Representation
Those saying it’s a bad movie simply because it’s bad as a slasher should be reminded that the likes of Jordan and Alexandra often don’t get their tales told, let alone in such major releases helmed by veteran actors like Bacon.