Bottoms (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bottoms” might be one of the first notable dark-humor teen sex comedies that don’t feel like a female version of something you saw before.
LGBT+
In the LGBT tag, you’ll find posts featuring productions with LGBTQIA+ storylines, or productions with prominent characters who identify under one of the acronyms.
Once Upon A One More Time (2023) – Musical Review
“Once Upon A… One More Time” is a feminist musical set to the music of Britney Spears that may feel like it is preaching to the choir and needs more oomph in its ensemble numbers.
Swarm (2023): Season 1 – Review
Swarm centers around a quirky super-fan has an extreme obsession with the fictional pop star, Queen Ni’Jah, which leads her down a rocky path of self-discovery and murder.
Monica (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Monica,” in avoiding dramatics or the usual trauma porn feel of LGBTQIA+ stories, presents something which leaves you wanting more, in good and bad ways.
Summoning Sylvia (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Summoning Sylvia” is one of the funniest horror movies you may ever see, that is intentionally funny and good.
Knock At The Cabin (2023) – Review/ Summary
“Knock At The Cabin” is another M. Night Shyamalan film where the trailer may have sold you, but the movie lacks payoff.
Shortcomings (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Shortcomings” desires to push back against the spectacle of representation as it dives into the day-to-day conversations of an unlikable lead.
Mutt (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Mutt” is part of the new wave of LGBTIA+ media which moves beyond the coming out and trauma often associated with that, and explores that period of adjustment once the dust settles.
The Beginning & The Middle (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Two friends from high school reunite at a party, and there is the question of whether a crush might become something more.
Interview With The Vampire: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the first adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles in serial form, race swapping isn’t the only notable thing about AMC’s version of “Interview With The Vampire.”
The White Lotus: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The White Lotus” tries to use the same formula from season 1, with all but two characters, Tanya and Greg, being new, and it leads to mixed results on occasion but still a relatively entertaining season.
Industry: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Industry” returns and doesn’t experience a sophomore slump despite a bit of a time jump and the inclusion of new characters who are a bit underutilized.
The Whale (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
By having a small cast with volatile emotions paired with a fat suit that is used to elicit sympathy, “The Whale” may make you cry, but its lasting impact is questionable.
The Inspection (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this moving, biographical first feature from writer/director Elegance Bratton not only gives a stirring film but pulls from Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union the best performances of their careers.
Blood Hana (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Love blossoms, and apparently in a literal sense for Lily, as a new classmate catches her eye.
Hidden (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Being caught is always the worst nightmare but can it be different when you’re a girl and the person is of the same sex?
The Spirit God Gave Us (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the church is one way to meet people, what about meeting other men when you’re not sure of yourself?
All I Ever Wanted (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“All I Ever Wanted” reminds you that sometimes, what you desire, has always been there.
Lucky Fish (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Lucky Fish” gives you the kind of cute moment between two people that can bring on happy tears.
The Birth Of a Beautiful Butch (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Birth Of A Beautiful Butch” shows you why being your authentic self is the key to internal and external confidence
