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.
Comedy
Love At First Sight (2023) – Review and Summary
A girl who doesn’t plan as well as she should meets a boy who leaves very little to chance, and rather than this leading to them balancing each other out, it sets up a meet-cute story that will certainly make you a fan of Haley Lu Richardson.
Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) – Review and Summary
Michael Jai White’s “Outlaw Johnny Black” is a good silly 90-minute western trapped in a 2-hour middling movie.
Cassandro (2023) – Review
Unfortunately, “Cassandro” sidesteps going too deep into any potential wound or struggle to give you a light-hearted drama that easily becomes dull due to its rounded edges.
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (2023) – Play Review and Summary
“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the type of play that demands an audience reaction as it exhibits community on stage and fosters it within the audience.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023) – Review and Summary
In a woodburning oven type of romance featuring usual romance and LGBT+ tropes, you get “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.”
Sitting In Bars With Cake (2023) – Review and Summary
“Sitting In Bars With Cake” will push you to be grateful for your best friend, or closest friend, as you watch two best friends hit many monumental moments – of which not all are positive.
Slotherhouse (2023) – Review and Summary
“Slotherhouse,” like most horror comedies, are enjoyable as long as you can embrace how ridiculous it is for if you look past the superficial, there isn’t much there.
#ChadGetsTheAxe (2023) – Review/ Summary
“#ChadGetsTheAxe” harnesses the idea of an influencer in a horror movie in ways that have yet to be done at this level – and it is probably one of the best digital releases of the year.
Scrapper (2023) – Review and Summary
A cunning 12-year-old, living on her own, meets her father finally, but only after her mother dies.
