Quarantined with ‘The Platform’ a Horror/Thriller that Somewhat Parallels the Pandemic
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.

After his wife leaves him, taking their son with her, Commissioner Haluk severs all ties with life and devotes himself to his career. Obsessed with catching criminals, Haluk disregards the rules in the process. Because of this, Kemal is known as "Aynasız" (Mirrorless) in the police force. Another reason for his nickname is that he has neglected himself, becoming overweight and unkempt. Despite others warning him, Haluk ignores their advice. His life takes a drastic turn when he finally gets the chance to bring down the criminal gang he has been pursuing for years. To do so, Haluk must transform himself into one of the country's most famous celebrities. However, achieving this will not be easy.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
In 1977, Star Wars changed the world. It took the universe by storm, completely redefining everything everyone knew about movies. But then, in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back changed Star Wars. Sequels were not as well regarded back then as they are today.
This film manages to be simultaneously topical and timeless. Without being preachy, it highlights society’s flawed relationship with tech; insights into the complex ideas of family struggle are expertly dispersed among a perfectly paced and balanced story.
"Beef" is a new dark comedy with a near entire Asian-American cast
Cursed is based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, and is a retelling of the Arthurian legend with a twist. Instead of King Arthur gaining Excalibur, a teenage sorceress named Nimue (Katherine Langford) does. Her people — the Fey — are being hunted down, and so Nimue will do whatever it takes to save them.
'The Mad Woman and the Feminist': This Spanish entry for the MiamisFF directed by Sandra Gallego handles a difficult conversation in a smart, memorable way.