Hassan Karkhaneh, a veteran detective on the verge of promotion, is faced with the case of a woman who vanished following a suspicious accident. Despite psychological pressure and systemic opposition, he grows suspicious of the mysterious Maahak and launches a private investigation. Caught between the law, his conscience, and a mental breakdown, Hassan must decide how far he is willing to go to save Leila.
True crime media is notoriously obsessed with the “missing white woman” trope, and yet the vast majority of American murder victims are male, and well over half are people of color.
Court TV shows offer uncritical eyes on the systemic inequalities of the legal world.
Much more than a meme, 'Barbenheimer' actually diversifies viewer bases and spreads the important message of both films wider than they otherwise would have!
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.
You'd better buckle up, pack spare underwear, & maybe lay off the drinking for a night, for a gnarly ride in New York!
