Reclaiming public space through the art of water dance, Aquaporko! is not only the name of the fat femme synchronized swim team that Kelli Jean co founded in Sydney Australia, it is also the title of the documentary film that it inspired. A camp look into the freedom of self respect taking up space and the power of friendship.
This is not a slavery story, it is a freedom story. The viewers only see Harriet as a slave for the first few minutes of the film. To me, it felt like watching the origin story of a superhero…which is both good and bad.
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
Like Fourth of July fireworks, the film Honey Don’t is colorful and fun to look at, delivering many bangs (sex and guns!) for your buck before quietly fading out.
I didn’t love Expecting Amy, the mini-series following Amy Schumer’s pregnancy, but it brought up a lot of great unspoken side-effects of working and growing a human in America.
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.
Earth and Blood is slow, but it still has it’s entertaining moments. If you’re into thrillers, or want to watch something new, then this film might be for you. As for me, Earth and Blood was tolerable enough.
