The Bizarre World of PN & Friends Episode 30: Reboot
“Reboot” can be crass and has much room to improve, but with investments of time and care, could flower out of the seed of a vision.

After the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine, Olesya and Kristina find themselves in Germany. At a volunteer filmmaking course, they meet two boys, Fabien and Mark. While out for a walk, the teenagers decide to make their own film. They are joined by Frau Hanna—a once-famous Ukrainian actress—who helps them overcome their difficulties and discover the true power of art...
“Reboot” can be crass and has much room to improve, but with investments of time and care, could flower out of the seed of a vision.
Hours before their line-up of screenings for Trans Awareness Week began, the filmmakers of 'When Men Were Men' chatted with me about the film's personal exploration of masculinity.
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This horror, action, and fantasy movie released on Disney+ has a symbolic aspect.
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Disney has hopefully learned some lessons since 1994. Are those lessons reflected in the 2019 remake of "The Lion King?"