In recent years an overwhelming amount of propaganda has been disseminated concerning the supposed self-realization of becoming a female slave - the Submission craze that reached a peak with the publication of the "50 Shades" novels. The great Italian porn director Luca Damiano took a far more intelligent approach 20 years ago in "Love and Pain", lost in the In-Ex-Cess video catalog.
"The Platform" is horror and science fiction film doubling as a visual commentary on capitalism and economic inequality. The movie is not for the faint of heart nor the viewer hoping for political neutrality in their film's depth.
Juno is extremely funny, very well-written, and contains great performances. The film is also about a very important topic, one that is extremely relevant now: women’s reproductive rights. Is this Oscar-winning film spreading a pro-life or pro-choice message to its audience?
A simple question often sparks intense debate. Incluvie attempts a working definition for the beloved horror genre.
Dracula evolved from a person to a monster and then from a monster to a person.
When you don’t factor in the plethora of inferior sequels that have been produced, Luca is one of Pixar’s simplest and most unassuming films in years — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The film thrives on being a visual feast with a warm message for all ages, so much so that its unoriginal storyline doesn’t feel that big of a problem.
Yeah, sure, the movie’s about Carnage. But it’s really about love. A love that defies all odds: the love between a man and his man-eating alien symbiote.
