'The Mitchells vs. The Machines': Creative Kids vs. Practical Parents
"The Mitchells vs. The Machines" captures the eternal struggle between kids who want to pursue the arts and their practical parents who think they'll fail.

Anthony, a well-meaning philosophy professor, is on what should be a charming first date with Lucia, an American art student seeking inspiration in Italy. As sparks begin to fly, the evening takes a wildly unexpected turn when his larger-than-life, no-filter Italian mother storms into the restaurant.
"The Mitchells vs. The Machines" captures the eternal struggle between kids who want to pursue the arts and their practical parents who think they'll fail.
Ready or Not takes a terrifying situation and has a fun time with horror components. The film melds horror and comedy, creating a cinematic hybrid that flows like running water. Instead of being a film that embraces gut-wrenching sensibilities, it perfectly taps into the energetic nature of hide and seek.
“It's not ghosts. It's not supernatural. It's... It's America. And it's everywhere.”
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.