New Documentary "Pretty Ugly" Tells the Story of The Lunachicks
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.

Hollywood's Forgotten Voices" is a gripping documentary that explores the overlooked narratives and struggles of Arabic filmmakers and actors in Hollywood. Through the personal journey of Aziz, a third-generation filmmaker, the film unveils the systemic barriers and cultural challenges within an industry that rarely shines a light on Middle Eastern stories. This poignant narrative weaves personal experiences with broader industry insights, spotlighting the urgent need for diversity and representation in global cinema.
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.
In this coming-of-age movie centered around senior prom, Mandy is anxious about her acceptance into Harvard while she realizes she's missing other opportunities.
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
In Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It (1986), we follow the love life of powerful female protagonist Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) and explore the relationship dynamics she has with her partners. She sees three men simultaneously: Greer Childs, (John Canada Terrell) Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee), and Jamie Overstreet (Tommy Redmond Hicks). Though an 80’s film, She’s Gotta Have It is surprisingly progressive with its themes of female sexuality, although at some points in the film it is handled clumsily. Overall Nola is an incredibly compelling character especially for modern women, as we as a society acknowledge female sensuality more and more without the negative stigma.
Every movement becomes a question of identity. To become who we are meant to be. In order to reach that we often have to shed who we once were, and that shedding can sometimes be so brutal it’s ungraceful.
Personalities clash and tempers fume in a family-run Chicago restaurant