Coming Around (2023) – Review and Summary
Sandra Itäinen and Eman Abdelhadi’s documentary “Coming Around” displays the pain and beauty of generational change and intersectionality for a Muslim gay woman.
Positive (Worth Seeing)
Whether you’ll have to go to the movies, download or stream, movies of this category are worth your time and money with few, if any, qualms from us.
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National Anthem (2023) – Review and Summary
Luke Gilford’s queer cowboy movie “National Anthem” exudes so much warmth that it bursts from the screen and wraps its arms around you.
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Eileen (2023) – Review and Summary
At the minimum, “Eileen” delivers entertaining performances worth the ticket price, and at max, you will witness at least one performance worthy of a major accolade.
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This Place (2023) – Review and Summary
Addressing both characters’ individual cultures and how sometimes the personal clashes with the timing of something romantic, “This Place” is less about causing butterflies and more about how the timing of love can be imperfect, but people can make time if they can and want to.
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The Beast (2023) – Review and Summary
In a tragic, long-in-the-tooth, multi-generational love story, two people have a constant case of bad timing, which ruins the love that could be.
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Evil Does Not Exist (2023) – Review and Summary
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist” is a quiet film that whispers questions that can linger long after the film ends.
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Dicks: The Musical (2023) – Review and Summary
Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s “Dicks: The Musical” is gross, horrid, and very funny. If you ever wanted to see John Waters’ version of The Parent Trap, this movie is for you.
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The Creator (2023) – Review and Summary
As emotionally stirring as it is beautiful, “The Creator” presents the worst case scenario for humanity’s relationship with robots in such a way that the film has the potential to be seen as a modern classic at best or underrated at worse.
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Playing Sam (2023) – Review and Summary
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
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Story Ave (2023) – Review and Summary
Aristotle Torres’ “Story Ave” provides a soulful depiction of the Bronx and career-best performances for Luis Guzman and Asante Blackk.
