While Philip—a grade 5 student—is happily playing FLAMES, one of his classmates suddenly snatches his paper and threatens him to reveal his crush on Kenneth Agapitos. Because of the fear and offensive remarks, Philip throws a bag in the face of his bully classmate to stop him from telling others about his secret crush, resulting in a dispute. And the need to force his busy mother, Delandra, to attend school to avoid suspension.
Outer Banks (2020-) knows its audience: young adults in a country that can’t stop romanticizing good ole’ treasure hunts. Add a little of Riverdale’s (2017-) sex appeal, and no one can look away. Forty years after The Goonies (1985) America’s consciousness hasn’t strayed from the same tropes: treasure hunts, a vulnerable white male lead, and the whitewashing of a racially segregated setting.
The accountant in question is Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck), who’s neurodivergent. We know this because at a dating event, he bores women with tax advice. He also places his breakfast foods in neat stacks and has no friends.
t’s relatable and heartbreaking all at once, and it’s impossible to watch Happy Together without reflecting on oneself. The film is stunning in every aspect, and is a vital piece of LGBTQ cinema.
Ditch the lube and get to the point in the raw, honest, cheeky dramedy written and directed by Mark Schwab.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.
