Not So Quiet on the Western Front
An anti-war film denouncing the valorization of senseless violence, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is (unfortunately) all too relevant in 2022.

Just before midnight, Colin is trying to get his last pizza delivered and get to a party. When he arrives at the house, however, he finds an unexpected, troubling situation that challenges the limits of his beliefs.
An anti-war film denouncing the valorization of senseless violence, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is (unfortunately) all too relevant in 2022.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
One of THE most frustrating trends in the mainstream film industry over the last several decades has been the onset of comedy efforts that seem SO focused on being crude and/or gross-out in all ways possible. That, at least for me, makes them no longer funny.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.