A young man without a name, identity, direction, or choices, possessing a habit that defies societal norms, begins a process of self-affirmation, questioning his role in the world and that of everyone around him, starting from his rustic and grotesque appearance.
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.
The beating heart of this film is the relationship between Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse.
'Little Woods' rethinks the Western genre and examines the misogyny and classism inherent in the healthcare industry.
The film is a powerful narrative encompassing a theme that many people can identify with.
Two movies that do a fantastic job in conveying the ongoing struggle for racial justice are Selma (2014) and Just Mercy (2019).
