London's Burning: Duty Log 

What makes The Matrix saga fascinating is the symbolism of caves and trans allegories

It’s easy to dismiss Joel and Ethan Coen for writing from the world they build from outside the box of overarching Hollywood stereotypes, but their inability to compromise their collective vision is precisely what makes the simplistic nature of their world-building and characters so brilliant. It’s also what led Fargo to collect seven Oscar nominations and two wins for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Frances McDormand’s brilliant portrayal of the sincere, motherly detective whose wholesome demeanor seizes the day over the selfishness, corruption and evil of the men who don’t comprehend that there’s more to life than a little money.

Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.

“To be universal, you have to get specific”: while the film does not attempt to provoke discussions about queerness or race, those watching closely may find something resonant in Sorrentino’s love letter to the Naples of his youth.

‘Barbie’ is an entertaining, meaningful piece of filmmaking with a heartfelt message.

Crossroads follows a young guitarist on a journey through the American South in search of blues history and his own voice.