Tinuke Phillips, a shy and self-conscious young woman, has always struggled with low self-esteem due to being mocked for not fitting society's standards of class, despite her wealthy background. She believes she's unworthy of love until she meets Kola, a kind and driven man who treats her with respect. Smitten by his warmth, she falls in love, and they eventually marry.
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
This film is based off of The Diary of a Young Girl, which was written during the Holocaust period.
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.
I’m still trying to comprehend the psychological and moral implications of their fascination with each other, or why their almost written-in-the-stars depth of connection makes so much sense.
