“High Tide” Explores Loneliness, Community, and Race
Beauty and quiet pain build to a crescendo in “High Tide,” a worthwhile if disjointed SXSW film about moving forward.
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DarkSkyLady is a Black/Puerto Rican nonbinary writer/culture critic. EIC of DarkSkyLady Reviews, they are an avid fan/reviewer of horror films, games, anime, and manga.
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“Omni Loop” Dazzles With a Quirky Human Tale in Science Fiction
With a witty, nuanced cast, fantastic direction, and music that elevates the quirk, “Omni Loop” is a delightful, teary surprise.
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Is Funny at Times, But Squanders Stakes
Thanks to Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is entertaining, at its best when introducing new facets.
“Párvulos” Is a Devastating, Beautiful Coming-of-Age Story
“Párvulos” combines survivalist horror with coming-of-age elements, ending up a with a mixture that’s equal parts grim and hopeful.
“The Acolyte” Finds Human Footing in a Fantasy World
“The Acolyte” works because of its broader human struggles, which add to the typical Star Wars’ Force maneuvers, combat, and stunning vistas.
5 Latinx Movies to Look For at Tribeca 2024
The 2024 Tribeca Festival is on the way, running from June 5-16, with an impressive and diverse lineup, including these Latinx films.
“La Bachata de Bionico” Is a Compelling, Dark Comedy About Addiction
With the contradiction in its lead’s claims of love and intent to quit drugs, “La Bachata de Bionico” is funny, feeling real yet heightened.
Visually Stunning, “Dune: Part Two” is Otherwise Same Old
“Dune: Part Two” delivers stunning desert vistas alongside dreary empires of destruction, but its white savior narrative is tired at best.
“Bob Marley: One Love” is Fun and Forgettable
“Bob Marley: One Love” is enjoyable but could have done more than remind audiences of an already acclaimed album.
“The Color Purple” Sparkles with Love, Life, and Strife
Vibrant, moving, and epitomizing the struggles and hardships in life with the ability to shine brightly regardless, The Color Purple sparkles. The cast delivers top-tier performances, the direction and cinematography sing, and every scene matters. Besides the acting, the music is playlist-worthy with its mind-blowing songs that make me recall the dance numbers accompanying each […]