Experimental docu-fiction hybrid GRANDMA'S CHILLIES records the daily life of a Thai expat living in Amsterdam, far away from her family and roots. Because of the pandemic, she has not seen them in almost two years. Her only connection to home are daily conversations with her older sister.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
'Tuca and Bertie' (2019) is an animated series centering around best friends of the same name as they traverse the challenges of their thirties.
'Easy A' is emblematic of a world that liked to sarcastically pretend it was progressive but wasn’t actually ready for that change, making it pretty anti-sex.
The film reminds us to remember the people who had the courage and dignity that had made the world better, even when the memory was absent.
Spiral could easily spawn new sequels and will most likely churn a decent profit. Is it a good Saw film? Absolutely. Could it have been revolutionary though? Also yes.
This theatrical sequel based on the PAW Patrol series features voice actors of color in this action-packed adventure.
