Chico Rei was an enslaved Congolese king who freed himself and his subjects during the Gold Cycle in Minas Gerais. His story is the starting point to explore the various echoes of Brazilian slavery in the lives of black people today, understanding their movement of self-affirmation and freedom from a collective perspective.
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.
After years of silence, trauma, and backlash, Rose McGowan tells her own story in this miniseries.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
Why did Māhū, a term once respected in Hawaiian culture, become so controversial?
Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021) improves on the original's terrible representation, poorly written romance, and more. --> check out reviews & film summary
Supergirl is a decent movie, anchored by great action scenes and a great lead performance
