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Movies
“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.
“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.
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.
“I’m Still Here” Gives Us a Quietly Resolute Mother-Turned-Activist
“I’m Still Here” follows the daily lives of a middle-class Brazilian family, while showing the grandiose perseverance of the human spirit.
“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.
Alessandra Lacorazza Brings Her Sundance Winner “In The Summers” to Theaters
“In the Summers” writer/directer Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio insisted on casting Latinas in her acclaimed film, calling it “a nonnegotiable”
“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.
“Peak Season” is Not A Romantic Comedy, It’s Real Life
Watching “Peak Season,” I got enveloped in the complex feelings of a new relationship that forces our heroine to confront what constrains her.
“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.