Dead Girls (1990)

Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.

The film follows the biblical story of Moses, from his time as a prince of Egypt, to a leader for the people of Israel. It’s a film that works brilliantly in animation, and is one that both children and adults can; enjoy despite its religious contexts, it is friendly to general audiences.

Praising Black representation and condemning the power structures that suppress it, a mother delivers an impassioned speech to her distant son.

The film seems like an extreme interpretation of the conspiracy theorists that exist in real life. And then, there’s the twist.

A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.

At first glance, Black as Night is a strange title choice for a film about vampirism in post-Katrina New Orleans. However, the title alludes to the world's anti-black and colorist messages.