Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell are fantastic, and if you’re a fan of romantic comedies, then The Hating Game is easy to love.
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Mostly Analytical, Quintessentially Overdramatic
Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell are fantastic, and if you’re a fan of romantic comedies, then The Hating Game is easy to love.
Read moreDirected by Lin-Manuel Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM! is one of the best films of the year.
Read moreKenneth Branagh’s Belfast is an achingly brilliant masterpiece with so many angles to take on and exquisite performances throughout.
Read moreScooby-Doo and the Ghoul School is an underrated gem full of fun characters and friendships. It’s perfect for a spooky season movie night with the whole family.
Read moreMuppets Haunted Mansion is both delightfully farcical and unsurprisingly leaves us with the kind of beautiful message self-reflective Muppets deliver best.
Read moreNetflix’s Afterlife of the Party is surprisingly emotional, proving that whatever you think staring at its poster, it will be the polar opposite. I’m not entirely sure what I expected walking into the film, but I most certainly was not expecting to cry more than once. Afterlife of the Party starring Victoria Justice, Midori Francis, Robin Scott, Adam Garcia, and more follows party animal Cassie (Justice) in her attempt to
Read moreNo Jungle Cruise is not a mindblowing masterpiece by any means, but there is so much infectious joy all throughout, it made the movie utterly great. And perhaps that is because I went into it without expecting anything other than complete nonsense, and yet knowing I would appreciate Emily Blunt‘s character Lily Houghton just because it is portrayed by her. While comparisons all over the internet were drawn to films
Read moreGunpowder Milkshake intricately balances warmth and nerdy girl power landing itself on the list of the kind of film energy we could all channel this summer. Navot Papushado’s directed feature is gorgeously executed, and though full of a lot more violence than I would generally prefer, in its storytelling it’s somehow entirely wholesome. The film is a gritty explosion of emotions, and so dazzlingly colorful, it’s impossible to look away
Read moreIn the Heights isn’t a perfect film, but it’s a beautiful one nevertheless, and it’s the celebration of homecoming, which can easily translate off-screen to anyone who’s ever felt out of place. As most well produced musicals, it’s an absolute thrill in a myriad of ways, and for the Latinx community, it’s telling stories that feel personal. In the Heights is also a film that’s bringing to light necessary discourse
Read moreA Quiet Place will always be one of the most shocking films for me as a non-horror aficionado because I never expected to love it as much as I do. I’ve also never seen a film like this in theaters, and that in and of itself, feels like some sort of an accomplishment. But in spite of its suspense and the gore tied to the monsters, A Quiet Place II has some of
Read moreCruella isn’t a perfect film but it’s a stunning new feature to watch for the spooky season.
Read moreNetflix’s Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute is out now and the only problem is, it is 55 minutes too short.
Read morePromising Young Woman is an ode to friendships and it’s the showcase of harrowing darkness that comes to pass when women are silenced instead helped.
Read moreCyborg’s story in Zack Synder’s Justice League is one of the most compelling narratives in the DC universe.
Read moreNetflix’s A Week Away is a bit cringey at times, but its rendition of “God Only Knows” deserves to be seen by all.
Read moreTo All The Boys: Always and Forever Lara Jean is a beautiful showcase of friendships, heart, and a sweet romance.
Read moreI don’t necessarily know what I expected going into Malcolm and Marie but I remember thinking the film will certainly feature some of the best performances of the year and that is without a doubt the case. Malcolm and Marie is a film about films and criticism, but it’s also a film about human complexities and navigating through them. It’s a film that calls for a variety of different analytical
Read moreNetflix’s The Dig is a film about human relationships and it is a film about uncovering parts of people, too.
Read moreDisney’s Soul is one of the strongest depictions of fighting for dreams and showcasing what it means to look inward.
Read moreNetflix’s Canvas is a nine-minute short that beautifully explores heart and soul through compelling works of art.
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