Una Mujer Fantástica – 2017

This movie cut into me pretty deep. The struggle experienced by the film’s lead character was truly devastating and a sad commentary on the state of the world. Marina Vidal (Daniela Vega) is a transgender woman living with her older boyfriend, but when her boyfriend suddenly dies, she finds herself at odds with his family […]

I Kill Giants – 2018

Fantasy is in the eye of the beholder. Some people visit worlds of imagination all the time, often times to deal with issues in their personal lives. I Kill Giants is the story of Barbara (Madison Wolfe) who creates elaborate traps and prepares for the arrival of giants, intent on destroying the world. Barbara is […]

Tangerine – 2015

Sean Baker has one of the most unique eyes in the film industry and his ability to capture unique stories using guerilla filmmaking is truly impressive. Tangerine follows Sin-Dee (Kitana Rodriguez) who has released gotten out of prison, only to discover that he boyfriend has been cheating on her. The film then follows her as […]

Manifesto – 2015

RRRThere are some unusual movies that have been produced recently. Manifesto is an art film if ever there was one. The film follows thirteen different people as they deliver various manifestos about the realness of art and its place in society. The interesting part of this film is that all thirteen characters are played by […]

Novitiate – 2017

Religion is a powerful motivator. Some films portray it as an ally of its protagonists, while others portray it as the enemy, while others still portray it as a great question mark that creates the drama of the film. The latter is the case for Novitiate. The film follows a young woman named Cathleen (Margaret […]

I, Daniel Blake – 2016

One of the most relevant films of this generation, there is a lot of pain in this film, but it’s ability to inspire supersedes the pain it causes. The film follows Daniel Blake, a man who has recently suffered a heart attack and has to apply for unemployment benefits. Unfortunately for Dan, the unemployment office […]