Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
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.

Bullied at home and at school, Mike dreams of taking high-school crush Cole to prom. But when his chances are ruined by vicious classmate Maverick, Mike falls victim to his military father's goading - with potentially deadly consequences.
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.
Critical Incident is worthy of a weekend binge, keeping you guessing right up until the end.
Overall, The Shining is a great film to watch for its atmosphere and setting. While the characters’ portrayals could’ve been more accurate to the book, they’re all still memorable nonetheless.
The Last Duel is about rape. Although the film delves into rape culture in medieval Europe, there are many striking similarities to modern rape culture.
Although bogged down by a slow pace and moralistic intent, ‘Deadly Garage Sale’ (2022) makes the most of its silly and nonsensical premise.
World-famous drag queen Trixie Mattel shares a year of her life with the world in this vulnerable and uplifting documentary.