Amid Lebanon’s relentless political and economic chaos, Samer plans a private day with his girlfriend Rana while his parents are away. Their day takes a dark turn as they navigate unexpected visitors, hallucinations, and the harsh realities of their environment. As tensions rise, Samer and Rana confront their fears, desires, and the societal pressures that shape their lives, ultimately facing a pivotal moment in their relationship.
There’s been a longstanding criticism of sci-fi films about its lack of Black characters. For the past few years, Anthony Mackie has been successfully representing Black masculinity in the otherwise homogenous genre and I am here for it.
When I first saw the pilot for The Owl House, I knew instantly that it was special. It had an immense charm to not only its characters, but its story as well! It quickly became my sister and I’s go to Disney show to watch as a family, and we couldn’t wait to see what would happen next.
'The Invisible Man' triumphs in tension even as it drops the ball on genuine surprise for the audience.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
(Disclaimer: Harmful Language) In celebration of Pride Month, Father's Day, and father figures (and whoever supports you), I revisit Moonlight's brief but spectacular character, Juan. With overarching themes tied to masculinity, I reexamine his intimacy with Little.
