"Outerlands" Provides Community in Unexpected Places
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.

Sadef and Alper, who have been together for some time, now want to crown their relationship with marriage. However, when Alper goes with his family to ask for Sedef's hand in marriage, Sedef's grandfather, retired Colonel İskender, refuses to give his permission when he learns that his future son-in-law has done his military service for money. İskender states that Alper can marry his granddaughter only if he undergoes military training at his farm for 30 days. Alper immediately accepts the offer and undergoes the training, which is filled with challenges. However, during this time, he discovers İskender's will. Alper sets out on an adventure-filled journey with İskender to fulfill his will before he dies, as İskender suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
This feels like the creative team wanted to make a body horror film, but the studio wanted to make another generic blockbuster.
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
This 2024 musical film is based on the Broadway show and the 2004 film of the same name with major differences.
A recent look at gender and racial diversity in film shows some signs of progress. However, white men still make up the vast majority of actors and directors in top-grossing films.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.