A strange afternoon of soccer, physical games, rituals, beer, choripán, fat and a smoke under which the virgin, Maradona, the flag and the National Anthem appear. An absurdist look at the rituals of male friendships around an Argentine national team match.
“To be universal, you have to get specific”: while the film does not attempt to provoke discussions about queerness or race, those watching closely may find something resonant in Sorrentino’s love letter to the Naples of his youth.
A lonely little Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien friend form a bond that heals both of their hearts, as well as ours. This live action version adds emotional nuances—notably in the sisters’ dynamic—while preserving the charm of the original.
The quiet ache of guilt sitting at the dinner table, the silence after a truth is buried, and the way pain is passed down like a name.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.
This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.
