“Problemista” is a Joyful Soup for the Artist’s Soul
Let Julio Torres’ “Problemista” shower you in its surreal depiction of our very real struggles.
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.
Through My Window 3: Looking At You – Movie Review and Summary
The final entry in the “Through My Window” franchise, “Through My Window – Looking At You,” might be the best one yet, partly thanks to the 2nd movie removing a certain character.
Bleeding Love (2024) – Review and Summary
“Bleeding Love” takes on a road trip that’s kept engaging by Ewan and Clara McGregor’s performances.
Ordinary Angels – Movie Review and Summary
While “Ordinary Angels” isn’t firmly in the “faith-based” movie camp, it is undoubtedly a reminder that angels may appear in the strangest forms when you have reached a low point.
Welcome Home, Franklin – Movie Review and Summary
“Welcome Home, Franklin” does more than give Franklin Armstrong’s backstory; it reminds you of when you were young, yearning for a friend, and found that perfect person.
Players – Review and Summary
“Players” has all the workings of a multi-season sitcom squeezed into a less than 2-hour movie.
Marmalade (2024) – Review
Keir O’Donnell’s “Marmalade” is a madcap heist movie with plenty of charm and originality to boot.
Orion and the Dark (2024) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Orion and the Dark” is a colorful display of our childhood fears and a movie Pixar wish it had made.
Lisa Frankenstein – Movie Review and Summary
“Lisa Frankenstein” doesn’t merely ride the wave of Frankenstein-type movies but carves out its own little niche thanks to the combination of those in front of and behind the camera.
Scrambled – Movie Review and Summary
While it hones in on the comedy, “Scrambled” also recognizes the societal pressure to have kids and a family, and having things figured out by a certain age can trigger a meltdown.
Miller’s Girl – Movie Review and Summary
Jenna Ortega matches wits with Martin Freeman, in a movie that has them blur the lines between student and high school teacher.
Sujo (2024) – Review and Summary
Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez’s “Sujo” is a beautiful, quiet Mexican film about a boy trying to escape the dangers and trauma of generations.
Sebastian (2024) – Review and Summary
Mikko Makela’s “Sebastian” presents sex work in a curious and empowering light that we rarely see on screen.
Girls Will Be Girls (2024) – Review and Summary
Shuchi Talati’s “Girls Will Be Girls” is a gorgeous labyrinth of womanhood and mother-daughter relationships that should not be missed.
In The Summers – Movie Review and Summary
“In The Summers” is an almost bittersweet look at the relationship between a father and his daughters, as you question if his imperfections may sour their relationship to the point of abandonment.
Didi (2024) – Review and Summary
Sean Wang’s “Didi” is an impressive and intimate visual diary of teen life in the early 2000s.
Exhibiting Forgiveness – Movie Review and Summary
“Exhibiting Forgiveness” might be a challenging watch for anyone who has a less-than-ideal relationship with a parent, especially if drugs and family violence is why.
Which Brings Me To You – Movie Review and Summary
“Which Brings Me To You” is an Olympic showing of Nat Wolff and Lucy Hale’s abilities as romantic leads, but beyond the romance their characters share are the lessons that made them right for each other.
Dutch – Movie Review and Summary
In what feels like a wasted opportunity for a show vs. a movie, a man goes on a trial where he knows the cards are stacked against him.
Time Still Turns The Pages (2024) – Movie Review
“Time Still Turns The Pages” will make you cry for slightly unexpected reasons and delivers perhaps one of the best juvenile performances.
