Hippy Porn (1991)

Telling a story about the French and Indian Wars from the perspective of the British prioritizes the perspective of the colonizers. 

Vicenza, a Brazilian girl, goes on a quest by herself to find out who her birth father is by gathering clues.

We, the Jane Austen aficionados, are suckers for everything and anything under the sun that’s remotely related to her and her world. That’s because we are so drawn to her unique style of fiction, romance, and social commentary, we take any allusion to her influence as a hint to what to expect when we start watching a movie or reading a book.

The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart. 

Joker is a compelling, character-driven, psychological tale that has a message behind the madness.

While the film didn’t hit me as emotionally as I wanted it to, I still enjoyed it. I simply wish there was a little more, particularly with the world building.