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.

High school senior Mio Segawa becomes pregnant with her boyfriend, Nagisa. Unable to confess her pregnancy to Nagisa or her family, Mio confides in her best friend, Natsumi. Despite facing various challenges, Mio decides to express the feelings she had never put into words and heads toward Nagisa. Set in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kumano, this story delicately depicts the past and future of those living in this town, showcasing the emotional connection between a young couple.
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.
This showcase of Hollywood’s finest talent will certainly be around come awards season, and much deserved
Like Fourth of July fireworks, the film Honey Don’t is colorful and fun to look at, delivering many bangs (sex and guns!) for your buck before quietly fading out.
Jordan Peele's turn to horror with "Get Out" isn't as unexpected as it may seem. He primed his fans for a disturbing and nuanced exploration of racism with his work on "Keanu" and "Key & Peele."
This film is based off of The Diary of a Young Girl, which was written during the Holocaust period.