Once Upon a Time in (White) Hollywood
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.

Wandering warriors Lek and Flene stumble on an impoverished village pushed to the brink of extinction by a giant mechanical monster that kidnaps newborn baby girls. Unable to sit by and watch, the heroes plot an assault on the behemoth to rescue the women before the village is wiped off the map.
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.
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 importance of trying new things and teamwork are two life lessons explored in this family-friendly sports film.
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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.