Hearts in the Game (2023)

A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

While it is more than established that Halston’s life is far from a fairytale, the narrative suffers as a result of the decision to revolve more around sex and drugs than his artistry, it likely does a disservice to his cultural impact by pulling focus from his achievements.

‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ seeks to ask one question, “What do you do when your parents are the source of your pain?”

Netflix’s new mystery thriller, The Marked Woman (released originally as La Desconocida), is confusing. More critically, though, it commits the worst mistake a movie can make: it’s boring. From Spanish director Gabe Ibáñez, the film squanders its premise at every turn, fills the story with unlikeable characters, and lacks emotional payoff.

The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.

Acutely funny and always well-intentioned, Last Week Tonight has a lot of heart for a satirical-news program.