Asle and Gerd met in a small coastal village far west towards the sea. They have a son, and for a time their happiness is perfect. But Asle, the sailor, is restless and is drawn to the sea, while Gerd is left in the village, alone with the child. The distance between them folds, and the question is asked: How much distance can love tolerate?
Ready or Not takes a terrifying situation and has a fun time with horror components. The film melds horror and comedy, creating a cinematic hybrid that flows like running water. Instead of being a film that embraces gut-wrenching sensibilities, it perfectly taps into the energetic nature of hide and seek.
'Yuri!!! on Ice' turned queerbaiting on its head and gave me hope when I needed it the most.
Typically in film, characters suffering from mental illness are used as plot devices or exaggerated for comedy. 'The House that Jack Built's representation exceeds in accuracy and realism of OCD.
A short film that begins with the language of romance but slowly reveals something far more unsettling beneath the surface.
Although Christmas is a time of year for love and cheer for all, holiday cinema has not always represented diverse communities. Being a holiday with Christian origins, much of its media consists of straight white families or straight white romances. Luckily, modern years have been bringing with them plenty of POC and LGBTQ+ representation that the holidays so desperately need.
