Tales from Mecca is a heavy drama (Islamic) revolving around strange events and mysteries that befell Malaysian pilgrims while performing hajj and umrah. The story is based on true stories as well as accounts from newspapers and magazines. Each episode presents a different story and cast. Episode 1: Door No. 9 of Masjid Nabawi A true story of the great love of Datin Umi Kalthum after her husband Datuk S. Roomai Noor passed away in the Holy Land. Episode 2: Who Did I Meet? A true story about Aisyah who went to Mecca without money but was given assistance by Allah in a most mysterious way. Episode 3: Fate A true story of Juwita, an elderly woman, who was forced to go to Jabal Rahmah to seek a husband but rejected proposals when they came. Episode 4 - After Asr At Pillar 251 A true story of Razak who had to choose between using money to perform umrah or undergo surgery.
'Hollywood Stargirl' (2022) is a teen romantic drama film that centers around the title character's experiences in Los Angeles. This film serves as the sequel to the 2020 film 'Stargirl', but unlike the previous film, the events in this movie are shown from the title character's perspective instead of Leo Borlock's.
Documented human suffering is never easy to view or read about and is understandably triggering for many people, but it can be educational, and education is a key to change. An overwhelming amount queer people worldwide (and in my own country) have it far worse than I could imagine, and documentaries such as Welcome to Chechnya bring issues to light that certain groups of people would never see.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes on the heels of its billion-dollar grossing predecessor, and seeks to do absolutely nothing other than repeat its success. In this, the film is eminently effective. If you have seen the previous film, you can expect something extremely similar in this package. That is, a barrage of references to Nintendo intellectual property wrapped in a plot that provides the thinnest layer of emotional payoff for the characters.
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
If Top Gun needed to say it, Top Gun: Maverick makes you feel the need... the need for speed.
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.
