This colorful, 80s-drenched film follows a gay working actor, Michael, who has nearly reached his wit’s end with the acting industry. After recently losing what would be his “big break,” he visits a horror fan convention to take his mind off 20 years of hardship. Little does he know, the convention isn’t exactly a safe space for aspiring actors either…and a couple snide comments from some filmmaker panelists might just make him snap.
A lot of us are emotionally impacted by the current pandemic. So, while we’re all stuck here in our homes, it’s great to put on a movie to ease the stress. With that, I made up a small list of some of my favorite feel-good movies.
The Olivia Wilde renaissance is upon us.
Hokum is an enjoyable horror film that will probably get a little under your skin, but it isn’t the tour de force that you might be expecting.
A throwback to the last months of the 20th century in this comedy film.
It’s no wonder Peele won an academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. His script is layered with perspective and subtlety. Through a terrific vision, Peele creates the gift that keeps on giving. The clues and symbolic representations are aplenty, and as each viewing passes, you are destined to find something new. That’s a mark of great cinema.
Sing 2 the beat in this jukebox sequel featuring anthropomorphic animals with musical talent.
