Lisa Frankenstein (2024)

Religion, race and generations collide in this romantic comedy starring Jonah Hill

This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.

Omaha reminds us of what it can feel like to look at old family photographs.  You sit with the bittersweetness, allowing it to wash over you; not drowning in it, but certainly affected by it. 

I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.

'The Mad Woman and the Feminist': This Spanish entry for the MiamisFF directed by Sandra Gallego handles a difficult conversation in a smart, memorable way.