Even during revolutions, some who break the most barriers find themselves deemed too radical. During the French Revolution in the late 18th Century, new democratic ideas spread throughout the country. While many new ideas led to enlightenment within the country, the door for upward mobility cracked open. However, racism still held firm, leaving the works … Continue reading Review: ‘Chevalier’ – Nice Time for a Personal Revolution
Review: ‘Rye Lane’ Charms Your Pants Off as the Rom-Com Returns
The rom-com, as we once knew it, died years ago. Now every version seems to embrace the meta-storytelling of women who know they’re in a rom-com. In many other cases, they’re relegated to romance novels, which have delightfully found a resurgence in recent years. Yet while we wait for the IP-inspired rom-com revolution, viewers disappeared … Continue reading Review: ‘Rye Lane’ Charms Your Pants Off as the Rom-Com Returns
SXSW 2023: ‘Flamin’ Hot’ – A Crowd-pleasing Tale of Innovation
Stories of triumph over adversity have long been the bread and butter of Hollywood. Films like On the Waterfront, Chariots of Fire, and Rocky have often broken through on the biggest stages. However, rarely do stories of success from Latino stories get the same celebration. Actress turned director Eva Longoria looks to change that with … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Flamin’ Hot’ – A Crowd-pleasing Tale of Innovation
Review: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Pushes Friendships to the Brink
Every relationship has its rocky roads. How the relationship shapes each person in it will change at times, but few will push to the point of violence. Even rarer are those that create self-harm. Yet The Banshees of Inisherin, by writer and director Martin McDonagh, seems hellbent on making you laugh every step of the … Continue reading Review: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Pushes Friendships to the Brink