
A routine burglary turns into a nightmare when a thief stumbles upon a horror author’s secret files. Initially amused, he begins reading the upcoming novel's stories right off the computer screen... but these aren't just fiction. With every chapter, the lines between the page and reality blur, dragging the burglar into a terrifying, inescapable saga. He found the stories. Now, will the stories find him?
Hours before their line-up of screenings for Trans Awareness Week began, the filmmakers of 'When Men Were Men' chatted with me about the film's personal exploration of masculinity.
A refreshing twist is that all the kids’ powers are…kind of useless. There’s a kid who can only move in slow motion, a kid who has every power in the world but can only use them randomly, and our main character Missy who has no powers at all. The thesis of the film seems to be that it doesn’t matter what kind of powers you have, its the way you use them, which is good for the warm and fuzzies.
Seeing that the film was essentially his first big, mainstream feature, and with garnering a leading role — portraying the revolutionary ball-player Jackie Robinson — Boseman, without question, delivered a performance that is still so incredibly moving, respectful, genuine, and true to the core of his obviously sincere, artistic heart; and with that, it is indeed so saddening to see him pass.
Great films not only give us great stories, but also great soundtracks. Here are some of our favorite picks for soundtracks songs.
Dashing in December follows the tried and true outline of a traditional holiday romance, with a less traditional middle-aged gay couple as the film's romantic focus.