“Buddy” and Analogue Horror
Upon first watch, Buddy feels like it should have been aired on Adult Swim at four in the morning.

Ana is a young musician coping with the recent loss of her father. Upon discovering a time capsule he left behind, she decides to revisit places around the city they used to go to together. As she tries to keep his memory alive, Ana also seeks to reconnect with the music that guides her and to pursue her dreams.
Upon first watch, Buddy feels like it should have been aired on Adult Swim at four in the morning.
An incredible documentary showcasing the difficulties of living in a crumbling Rust Belt city.
As one of the women said in the film, friendship in your teens is “as important as any lover” and it’s clear they lived that philosophy throughout their early adult lives as well.
This story solidified my choices to consume a more plant-based diet and nearly made me cancel my subscriptions to big corporations like Amazon. The narrative was perfectly crafted and on par with Bong Joon-Ho’s other major works; Parasite and Snowpiercer.
Suppressed intergenerational family trauma and healing, warm welcome to the Marvel Cinematic Universe team, and Awkwafina's humor really make this film the real MVP.
Essentially 'Get Out' but for white women, 'Don't Worry Darling' has strong material with its twist reveal, but the writing and directing falter trying to execute it.