Hot House Backroom Exclusive 25 (2011)

The external threat invaded the domestic environment at the most valuable moment: grieving.

Twisting what seems to be obvious setups and frameworks is what sets the story structure of Squid Game apart. I appreciate that this narrative is complex but not complicated; an easy enough plot to wrap your head around while still treating the audience like an equal participant in this social commentary

Ruben Östlund muses about his characters, “As soon as you get close to a person, you see them as just another human being”. It is widely recognized that aboard the luxury yacht in ‘Triangle of Sadness’, the different groups of people represent a small society as a commentary on classism and gender binaries.

Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.

'Airplane Mode' is a young adult movie that is about a woman who learns to step away from her smartphone, and from social media.

This is a film that is going to leave some people bored, and some people thrilled.