A desperate gateman decides to alert his uneducated friends of his madam's hidden cash. On the day of her fancy dress party, they decide to disguise themselves to ransack her home, but are interrupted by unexpected guests.
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
"A Drowning Man" (2017) explores the unseen aspects of the Refugee Crisis. In, 15 far-too-short minutes, viewers are given a detailed snapshot of what it's like for a refugee to drown in the waters of poverty and otherness while trying to navigate a land whose promise has worn off, and only 'strange' remains.
Can a homeless yet optimistic teenage girl learn to accept a helping hand?
Digger is a smart film, one that takes what could have been a “seen it before” message and gives it new life.
A 3D animated film centered on chasing fame in the humble stomping grounds of middle school. Unfortunately, while the protagonist dreams big, the plot falls short and fails to capture even a semblance of diversity.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
