'The Birdcage' is a Fun Film to Watch for Pride Month
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.

Maya has had a sixth sense since childhood, allowing her to see supernatural beings that others cannot. As she returns to her late grandmother’s village while working on a project, her unique ability begins to fade and she finds herself haunted by past events and unusual encounters. In the village, she grows closer to Haikal, a local teacher who seems to understand her experiences — but his true nature remains mysterious and unsettling.
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.
Sweetheart provides a stark example of self-isolation taken to its extreme.
Diana’s spirit has taken off, ‘No right, no wrong, no rules for me.’ And in that moment, as she runs on the screen, she gets it, her ‘Let It Go’ moment.
If you enjoy the bizarre, silly and entertaining world of the horror B-movies and want a break from the nuanced and poignant big budget horror releases, I have a list of gore-fests from the last ten years to enjoy this October.
The re-living of this historic trial through this film is relevant to current politics and disturbingly enjoyable to watch due to the excellent performances from the ensemble cast. If you like a juicy courtroom drama, this film will definitely scratch that itch in a really chilling manner.
This HBO mini-series asks why a young white man turned to violence and finds no easy answers. But why do we only ask questions about certain kinds of killers?