Quarantined with ‘The Platform’ a Horror/Thriller that Somewhat Parallels the Pandemic
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.

Minnie and her reluctant best friend Zelda search for Mr. Divine, the host of a kids’ television show whom Minnie thinks can fix her life. Minnie feels overwhelmed by her life’s issues, so she will stop at nothing to have Mr. Divine fix them for her.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
It’s the most loving tribute to cinema and to Ingmar Bergman, set in world that feels so habitable that I felt like only re-watching this for eternity, because of how inviting it looks and feels.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
A 2020 Japanese anime movie that focuses on a high school girl who is desperately in love with her secret crush.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
For a young girl who wishes to keep her current traditions, this holiday will end up with a surprise twist.