Cart Return (2023)

‘Barbie’ is an entertaining, meaningful piece of filmmaking with a heartfelt message.

The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.

For the entirety of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Marion remains in full control of both her body and her personality, a rarity for female characters at the time of the film’s release. She’s granted depth with personal demons from her past and emotional vulnerability when the situation deems it appropriate for her to grow alongside Indy. She avidly rejects the notion of being anything other than a sassy, humane rebel, and Indy’s equal in every way. This she does while still maintaining her femininity.

The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.

The problem isn’t that it’s bad. It's good. But it fails to stand out from a crowd of similar films.

The Night Doctor achieves telling an original story in which the pace accelerates progressively while supported by dark aesthetics.