'Cyrano' (2022): A Bittersweet Tale of Unrequited Love and Self-Acceptance
This modern update of the beloved classic swaps Cyrano's signature pronounced nose for achondroplasia, for a different vision that still retains the original's essence.

Pressure is high for our young magician's first contest. After a disastrous start, the crucial moment arrives: making his precious dove vanish. The red cloth lifts, the jury reacts-unanimous success. The magic worked, but not as he hoped.
This modern update of the beloved classic swaps Cyrano's signature pronounced nose for achondroplasia, for a different vision that still retains the original's essence.
The power of a talented female director like Patty Jenkins and an overall diverse cast is what makes this film worth watching for me.
Poor Black characters are usually surrounded by crime and violence, while poor White characters are portrayed as noble and hard-working.
As legal dramas go, we rarely see an African-American actor in the lead role. "The Burial" has several.
If you are a discerning movie watcher and/or an African-American with a modicum of Black consciousness, this film isn’t for you. It would be better to watch the documentary ‘They Fight’ to see the impactful, emotional story of Walter Manigan and the young men of DC’s Ward 8.
Dashing in December follows the tried and true outline of a traditional holiday romance, with a less traditional middle-aged gay couple as the film's romantic focus.