Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.

The Three Damned is a Mexican film produced in 2005 directed by Francisco Javier López and starring Horacio Almada, Alberto Aramburo, Anasberto Bucio, Leo Bucio, Marina Carbajal
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Partners in crime, Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery road trip from Florida to NYC.
Diana’s spirit has taken off, ‘No right, no wrong, no rules for me.’ And in that moment, as she runs on the screen, she gets it, her ‘Let It Go’ moment.
Overall, The Shining is a great film to watch for its atmosphere and setting. While the characters’ portrayals could’ve been more accurate to the book, they’re all still memorable nonetheless.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical translates beautifully to the screen.