Empire of the Wolves (2005)

A socially conscious film that draws attention to the plight of American military veterans.

The actions that Verity confesses to are tragic.  But the way to prevent those actions isn’t to force the related emotions into the shadows. 

The new biopic 'Elvis' highlights the beginning and end of the career of this rock and roll legend. The audience is taken on this journey knowing the tragic ending but not so much about what led him there. A large topic of discussion is the influences on Elvis that made him who he was as a singer, musician, and performer, which were blues, gospel, and country. Many of the songs that rose him to fame were songs by Black artists he heard growing up in primarily Black settings.

Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.

Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.

A group of criminal animals tries their best to reform themselves into good citizens to avoid serving time in prison.