The Blues, and Two Contradictory Films That Claim It
Crossroads follows a young guitarist on a journey through the American South in search of blues history and his own voice.

Hollywood's hot young male stars have a Greco-Roman pool paradise where they can get naked, relax and work out away from the paparazzi. In this tropical oasis some of Hollywood's hottest men pose and play together naked in crystal blue fountains and waterfalls.
Crossroads follows a young guitarist on a journey through the American South in search of blues history and his own voice.
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
The repeated actions, the blood on the petals, the rustling under the floor…An ambient short horror film takes us into another realm.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
One of THE most frustrating trends in the mainstream film industry over the last several decades has been the onset of comedy efforts that seem SO focused on being crude and/or gross-out in all ways possible. That, at least for me, makes them no longer funny.