“Purple Hearts” is More Propoganda than Romance
As a lover of rom-coms, I wanted to like “Purple Hearts,” but this Netflix film isn’t a feel-good love story. It’s just right-wing propaganda.
Films
“Lázaro at Night” Ruminates on the Messiness of Modern Sexuality
Nicolás Pereda’s Toronto International Film Festival entry, “Lázaro at Night” challenges us to reflect on what makes modern sexuality tick.
“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 Human Surge 3” Offers Space to Dream
The latest experimental film from filmmaker Eduardo Williams, “The Human Surge 3” challenges the conventions of cinema and our world.
“One Life” and Its Parallels with Palestinian Children
“One Life,” about rescuing Czech children during the Holocaust, had me whispering “never again” and wondering where these heroes are today.
I Lived the “Problemista” Immigrant Maze
“Problemista” depicts the immigrant experience as an impossible maze paved by money. And that’s accurate – take it from someone who lived it.
“My Dead Friend Zoe” Is a Different Veteran Film
“I’ve never seen a white man decide that his story was best told through two women of color,” said Natalie Morales of “My Dead Friend Zoe.”
“Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird” is an Ode to Friendship
“Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird” is an unrestrained, personal account of two musicians’ lifelong friendship.
“Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie” Keeps Their Legacy Smokin
“Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” reminds us that despite their disagreements, these prolific stoners complement each other like yin and yang.
Uncomfortable, Intimate SXSW Film “Malta” Portrays a Different Colombian Experience
“Malta” is a deeply Colombian film, focusing on what it is to be young, ordinary, and lost in the South American country.