Nina and friends are stalked by a masked killer while vacationing on an island.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.
Portraying how easy it is to be an ally heavily benefits the majority audience. The more we encourage it, normalize it, and give people the tools to become one, the sooner we can co-exist peacefully.
What can I say about this Will Ferrell/Julia Louis-Dreyfus-led “dramedy?” Well, the comedy part of Downhill is completely non-existent. And I should have known that the film was a flop when I walked into an empty theater at a prime time on a Friday night.
By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.
Disney movies have taken a bit of a downward turn recently. How come?
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.
