Why "The Watermelon Woman" is Just as Powerful 30 Years Later
This movie will always resonate with queer people, for as long as queer people exist.

Prostitution as a solution actually caused them problem. Kanya was raped, Zizi had an abortion, and Dinda was hurt because she refused to be a prostitute.
This movie will always resonate with queer people, for as long as queer people exist.
On top of the phenomenal acting, and great dialogue between the two characters, the cinematography was ravishing! The sound was outstanding! The production design was simple, yet intrinsic. The minimalistic approach in the Malibu beach house represented how little they really have going on in their relationship. The storyline may have been much simpler than "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf," but all the more insightful, and much more animalistic at its core.
This is a film that is going to leave some people bored, and some people thrilled.
If you enjoy Japanese cinema, absurdly violent action films, gangster flicks, or joyfully strange cinema, 'Why Don’t You Play in Hell?' is a must-see.
I have no idea how getting an abortion is still not a basic right at this point, but that means the fight is far from over. So, films like Happening are ever-relevant.
Behind all the action, 'Space Sweepers' is a surprisingly heartfelt and progressive story about building community.