20 years after Hansel and Gretel ate the witch, the siblings are publishing a book about their adventures, slightly changing the plot. Gretel has found herself perfectly in the new reality. Hoping to get rich quick, she discusses with her fans. Unfortunately, her enthusiasm is not shared by Jas, who has become traumatized and, according to him, did not like the changes in his life. While signing copies of the books, the siblings are visited by Andrzej Piórko, who has spotted serious crimes, the description of which Hansel and Gretel included in the work.
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.
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?
"Marriage Story" is a narrow-minded and heavy-handed attempt to examine the complexity of human relationships.
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.
When you don’t factor in the plethora of inferior sequels that have been produced, Luca is one of Pixar’s simplest and most unassuming films in years — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The film thrives on being a visual feast with a warm message for all ages, so much so that its unoriginal storyline doesn’t feel that big of a problem.
American Fiction is a genuinely entertaining film with a few lessons.
