'Slanted': If You Can't Beat Them, Be Them
A dynamic journey of self-acceptance and identity.

When Ayan's girlfriend dumps him on his anniversary, he decides to get her back at all costs. He drags his best friend, the owner of a beat-up car, and a colleague with a mysterious vest and diabetes, a condition they don't even know, into the adventure. Having abandoned their GPS for an old paper map, the trio loses their route within the first few kilometers, unaware they're headed in the wrong direction...
A dynamic journey of self-acceptance and identity.
A smashing sequel to the first Sonic the Hedgehog film that also brings back elements from the popular video game series.
Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men who are often told they should not cry or represent their emotions in any physical way. These characters represent that men can be joyful, emotionally conscious, and sensitive, while also representing their masculine identity instead of painting those qualities as fighting against their masculinity.
This captivating film can only be truly appreciated by seeing it firsthand. There are not enough words to describe the terrible beauty one experiences while watching it.
If you identify as part of the queer community, or if you love old school slasher flicks, you will love this movie.
Some people’s first introduction to Mira Nair might be as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s mom. But with her insightful direction of 1991’s Mississippi Masala, Nair shows how much she deserves to be known as an artist. Delivering a nuanced portrait of a romance between a Black man and an Indian woman living in the South, Nair explores the complications each character faces, giving both equal weight.