Billie and Jesse, the untouchable lesbian power couple, hit a major snag when Jesse starts transitioning and realises he's into men. Desperate for clarity, they plan a secret threesome with a sex worker-far from home to avoid awkward run-ins with exes or anyone finding out. But when the door opens to Brad, a country boy who ticks all of Jesse's boxes, deeper truths about their relationship come to light. To save it, Billie and Jesse must confront their fears and feelings but when they're left stranded, they're forced to seek help from the very person who just rocked their world.
The French-born director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s strategic choice to entrust the interpretation of a conventional, feminine character to a non-binary actor pays off: Corrin’s Lady Chatterley is awkward, edgy, and uninhibited at the same time.
The 'Hawkeye' season finale features all kinds of cool characters and resolves its loose plot threads efficiently, yet it's lacking when it comes to the vital development of its characters.
Remakes. Reboots. Reinventions. Redundancy. It's the common practice in Hollywood of late, sometimes offering us victorious reimagining of what can be considered cinematic classics while also, more often, falling flat on their UN-imaginative faces in utter defeat and lackluster results. Admittedly, with this in mind, I went into the newest incarnation of "The War of the Roses" with typical trepidation and cautious optimism.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
Sing 2 the beat in this jukebox sequel featuring anthropomorphic animals with musical talent.
