Camera Obscura (2017)

This animated movie focuses on Nick Daley, the son of Larry Daley, as "Kahmunrah Rises Again."

Ultra-violent storytelling has never been my thing, but the issues with Scarface go beyond that. The film perpetuates harmful stereotypes about Latinx immigrants and uses gore and misogyny for shock value that never serves any purpose. The whole venture is frustratingly empty, and left me desiring something more.

Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.

The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.

The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.

A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.