Quarantined with ‘The Platform’ a Horror/Thriller that Somewhat Parallels the Pandemic
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.

Lush, vibrant, gorgeous, sweltering...and the locations were pretty good, too! During Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, ten Brazilian studs enjoy the samba school parades, the street festivities, and the cruising action on the beach and in the city.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.
If a movie about a strange and crazy day is commercially successful, why not recycle it and double the kookiness quotient? That seems to be the logic behind this followup to Freaky Friday.
Although bogged down by a slow pace and moralistic intent, ‘Deadly Garage Sale’ (2022) makes the most of its silly and nonsensical premise.