
Set in a haunting pseudo-suburban landscape, a resentful young mother and her pliable teenage son independently decide to abandon their responsibilities on the same day.
With mismatched eyes, a willingness to experiment with hair color and style, and a rail thin frame, Bowie always drew attention. But he shunned gendered attractiveness, creating his own space somewhere in between. This hallucinatory and often nonlinear 2022 documentary is a perfect salute to David Bowie’s life and career. Rather than interviewing those that knew Bowie, the standard convention for biographical portraits, director Brett Morgen mostly lets the artist’s images, performances, videos, and words speak to capture the essence of the artist. Bowie was more than just a pop star. He painted, sculpted, acted in films, and was a thoughtful and articulate person who gave sincere answers to even the most shallow interview questions.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
Severance is about breaking down facades and confronting old models that were once frameworks of our lives. The somewhat subtle message to me is it’s never too late to fall in love, no matter your insecurities.
Jordan Peele’s film is an intelligent and unflinching piece of work, firmly focused on the African American experience.
The coming-of-age story that brings viewers into the world of Broadway, New York City, with musical talent and LGBTQ leads.