Straight Up (2019) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Straight Up” explores the difficulty of fitting a sexuality label when the heart wants what it wants.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
She Never Died (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With more than meets the eye, “She Never Died” moves beyond the violence as it pursues a redemption story.
My Spy (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While “My Spy” is not as kid-friendly as it appears, it is likely one of the funniest movies, featuring a juvenile, you’ve seen in a while.
Code 8 (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Code 8” gives a pleasant alternative to what the Marvel/DC brand has saturated the market with when it comes to superpowered humans.
Tigertail (2020) – Review and Summary, With Spoilers
“Tigertail” gives you an understanding of the sacrifices immigrants make for what they think will make them happy, and how that affects the generations that come after. Director(s) Alan Yang Screenplay By Alan Yang Date Released (Netflix) 4/10/2020 Genre(s) Drama, Romance, Non-English Duration 1 Hour, 31 Minutes Rating PG Noted Cast Pin Jui (Grover) Tzi…
Fleabag (NT Live) – Review and Summary with Spoilers
For those who have watched the first season of “Fleabag,” the live rendition is a treat. However, if they haven’t, you may wonder what the hype is about.
Love Wedding Repeat (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Operating on a level of cringe that will make it either hilarious or off=putting, “Love Wedding Repeat” surely isn’t for everyone.
Banana Split – Review and Summary with Spoilers
Outside of a short time gap, “Banana Split” is an exploration of female intimacy in both sisterhood and friendships.
The Ghost Who Walks (2019) – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Ghost Who Walks” is a potential tear-jerker which, if it doesn’t make you cry, at least provides you with a thrill ride.
Coffee and Kareem (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Coffee and Kareem” is definitely something mad for those who don’t mind kids cursing or being part of, or around, violent, and sexual, situations for laughs.
Sincerely Louis CK (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Sincerely Louis CK” is what comes from feeling you have nothing left to lose, so “F*** It.”
Freshman Year – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Freshman Year” avoids being heavy-handed or eye-roll-inducing about faith. Rather, it approaches a young man’s faith, and decisions, with a realistic tone.
Intermedium (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Intermedium,” like most shorts, is an appetizer. And like any appetizer, it leaves you wanting more.
Pretty Little Stalker – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Pretty Little Stalker” will keep you engaged throughout its time length, but I can’t say it should be high up on your watchlist.
Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts” will remind you of a time when documentaries gave you the behind the scenes look that social media snatched away.
Uncorked (2020) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Uncorked,” sidesteps the usual dealings caused by poverty and racism to explore its leads’ father/son relationship, to sometimes mixed results.
Go Back To China (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Go Back To China” may come off as some silly or light-hearted, as it touches upon Chinese culture and family, it goes so deeper than expected.
M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
With “M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters)” seeking to flesh out the fear of one parent, we’re reminded how difficult it might be to stop a catastrophe.
Stargirl (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Stargirl” in depicting what happens when you allow yourself to be what others want, brings about one of the best family appropriate live-action films from Disney in ages.
Block Z (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
If the Coronavirus is making you paranoid, the pandemic in “Block Z” may not be the best thing for your anxiety.
The Hunt (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While not the best bit of social commentary you may hear, “The Hunt” is comical and has one of the best fight scenes you may have seen in a while.
Bloodshot (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Like the majority of Vin Diesel movies, “Bloodshot” is more so about style than substance. Yet, is still entertaining as hell.
I Still Believe (2020) – Review, Summary (With Spoilers)
“I Still Believe” with its tear-inducing story will make it so, even if you aren’t a person of faith, you’ll get why some hold onto theirs so tightly – despite it all.
All The Bright Places (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
All The Bright Places fulfills your need for butterflies and tears, as most YA novel adaptations do.
The Night Clerk (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Between seemingly exploiting its lead having Asperger’s to an uninspiring mystery, “The Night Clerk” struggles.
Goldie (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
In this coming of age tale, everything is about that one chance to make it and if things don’t come together, the worst happening.
Violet Evergarden I: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Violet Evergarden I: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll” reminds you no matter how much time has passed, you can still be strongly affected by a well-developed character.
The Thing About Harry (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Thing About Harry” brings us beyond gay couples dealing with trauma and the dramatics of the first time. It’s just about the awkwardness of love.
Fantasy Island (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fantasy Island” may surprise you with how it tries to be more than a horror movie and address the trauma of the guests on the island.
The Photograph (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Photograph” develops a mother/daughter relationship, a romance, as well as explores one woman’s struggle with the concept of love.
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While a bit longer than it needs to be, “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” will stir up your emotions just like the first film.
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” is reminiscent of the DCOMs Disney used to produce, but now aimed for a younger generation.
Into The Dark: My Valentine – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Dark: My Valentine” seems like it is inspired by the life of internet/music stars Poppy, Titanic Sinclair, and Mars Argo.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is part origin story, part reintroduction, and is of the ilk of Marvel’s “Deadpool.”
Gretel & Hansel (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Gretel and Hansel” is a strange PG-13 horror that may have wonderful performances, but also has a divisive story.
The Rhythm Section (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Rhythm Section” desires to be cool, edgy, and give Lively the allowance to be a super spy, but it doesn’t get to complete its mission.
The Assistant – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Assistant” may seem like it wants to play upon the multiple #MeToo scandals, it sidesteps sensationalism in its approach.
What Love Looks Like (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In a film fit for Valentine’s Day, “What Love Looks Like” brings us the beauty of love as it begins and the mourning period when it is at its end.
My Hindu Friend (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Hindu Friend” dances around the viewer’s expectations by creating a sexual, emotional, and sometimes utterly weird tale based on Héctor Babenco final year of life.
