Polarizing Polar: An Exploitation Film For the Modern Viewer
In the shadow of towering film production companies lived dozens of grindhouses, genres, and low-budget films deemed too “unclean” for the modern film audience.

The magical story of a beautiful young girl named Beauty, whose family were at one time wealthy merchants and how through great family misfortune and drama she finds herself living in a palace, with a grotesque beast. During our tale, Beauty is visited by a kind fairy, but only in her dreams. Eventually Beauty breaks the spell which traps the beast and finds true love in the arms of a handsome Prince.
In the shadow of towering film production companies lived dozens of grindhouses, genres, and low-budget films deemed too “unclean” for the modern film audience.
This horror movie combines elements of horror and babysitting with Black representation.
Hiring bias is something that's rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first.
An incredible documentary showcasing the difficulties of living in a crumbling Rust Belt city.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
For a young girl who wishes to keep her current traditions, this holiday will end up with a surprise twist.