“El Mural” is merely a reflection of the stories observed by Ana, a 17-year-old girl who, after writing her feelings on the high school bathroom door, discovers that she is not alone.
A refreshing twist is that all the kids’ powers are…kind of useless. There’s a kid who can only move in slow motion, a kid who has every power in the world but can only use them randomly, and our main character Missy who has no powers at all. The thesis of the film seems to be that it doesn’t matter what kind of powers you have, its the way you use them, which is good for the warm and fuzzies.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
The tale of two friends spans three films and gives wonderful representation for young girls everywhere.
A Japanese anime movie that brings survival, adventure, and friendship to the big screen.
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.
