Ad Astra: Cinematic Hypnotism
“Ad Astra” is a film that possesses similar beats to sci-fi classics, falling into the realm of cinematic hypnotism, and pulling us in with its mysteriously intoxicating identity.

Transman and refugee struggles with bureaucratic barriers. His desire to learn German is denied as language courses are only available to recognized refugees. He keeps his trans identity a secret for fear of being discriminated against.The story is based on the real-life experiences of the director.
“Ad Astra” is a film that possesses similar beats to sci-fi classics, falling into the realm of cinematic hypnotism, and pulling us in with its mysteriously intoxicating identity.
This inspiring true story falls nothing short of filling the audience with a passion to strive for their wildest dreams.
Vicenza, a Brazilian girl, goes on a quest by herself to find out who her birth father is by gathering clues.
Stranger Things season 4 ups the ante to the max! The show’s scope has been expanding for the past three seasons, and boy do they give us a spectacle to behold. As much as I love spectacle, this season occasionally buckles under the weight of its own ambition.
The film may be a thriller, but I wasn’t thrilled by it. If anything, I was bored and annoyed.
Films staring black transgender actresses/actors are few and far between, it’s refreshing to see a demographic represented in film that hardly gets any attention. This is especially important as the Black trans community has been shown in studies to face the highest level of discrimination amongst general trans and non-binary groups. That is why it’s so crucial that we amplify their voices through any way we can, storytelling being a great medium to do so.