‘birth/rebirth’- Frankenstein Retelling of Gory Dreams (REVIEW)
‘birth/rebirth’ focuses on how we handle grief and how it warps our perception of right/wrong, with motherhood being a driving factor.
‘Past Lives’- A Heartbreakingly Romantic Triumph (REVIEW)
Past Lives pulses with longing as it explores the concept of “In Yun,” a Korean belief that fate stems from two people’s connection in a previous life.
‘The Starling Girl’: An Aching Portrait of a Transgressive Coming of Age (REVIEW)
The Starling Girl paints Jem’s myopic world not with broad strokes but with attention to detail that savors strongly of a lived experience.
‘La Pecera’-The Ramifications of Environmental Racism (REVIEW)
Puerto Rican films have graced numerous festivals in recent years such as Macha Colón’s Perfume de Gardenias and Juliana Maité’s Receta No Incluída. La Pecera joins the club as one that isn’t afraid to put a face to the abuser.
‘Polite Society’- An Unbreakable Sisterly Bond (REVIEW)
The film masterfully blends action, comedy, martial arts, heist, and Bollywood to build a social horror story that stems from an unbreakable sisterly bond.
‘Gossip Girl’ Season 2 Episode 5: Who Can You Trust? (RECAP)
As the season continues, things get more complicated, and it’s interesting to see how each character handles the drama.
‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 Episode 1: A Zombie Apocalypse Never Looked So Good (RECAP)
It took a while to get used to the crass cuts throughout the episode to either emphasize the passage of time or for comedic purposes.
‘The Drop’ is a Mess (REVIEW)
Hulu’s “The Drop” wants to be a quirky, potentially edgy look at the indecisiveness and uncertainty of parenting. Instead, it’s a coastal swim in waters muddied by ill-timed poop jokes.
Ms. Marvel Goes Out With a Bang In Series Finale ‘No Normal’ (REVIEW)
It would be unfair to say that the showrunners bit more than they could chew, as these stories needed at least eight episodes to be able to breathe and flourish.
‘Gossip Girl’ Season 2 Episode 4: Nobody Can Keep a Secret (RECAP)
It might be December, but this week’s Gossip Girl episode was about Valentine’s Day.