A group of young teenagers are aboard a bus speeding down a country road. They seem cheerful, as if they were going on vacation, but their destination is actually the funeral of one of their friends. During the trip, they try to stave off boredom and avoid the subject, but the unspeakable always resurfaces in one way or another. They must face the insurmountable, remember the good times, feel anger, but also learn to say goodbye, or at least take "one step at a time" before continuing on their way.
'Bodies Bodies Bodies', the latest from indie powerhouse studio A24, is a great time. Full of dark comedy laughs, great performances, and genuine scares, it's a perfect addition to modern slasher classics.
The height of subversive horror cinema is Jennifer’s Body. No, I will never budge on that. Yes, Cabin in The Woods is funny, Scream is very well made, and the Scary Movie franchise is …. there. But nothing is quite as satisfying as watching the teenage succubus that is Jennifer Check rip apart boys. In the post #metoo era where the industry is far from changed, watching revenge flicks like these is probably one of the most cathartic experiences due to the slow-moving progress being made.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
After years of mediocrity, Thunderbolts* is the welcome change MCU fans were waiting for.
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.
