What intimacy is greater than that of a dream? This question guides "Onde Dormem os Sonhos" a documentary that delves into the world of five children from Salvador, Brazil. Starting from their bedrooms, or the space where they sleep, the film moves beyond observation and into the delicate intimacy of its protagonists. The work reveals the web of family and emotional relationships that shape their experiences, creating a sensitive and unique portrait of each one.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
In My Octopus Teacher, documentary filmmaker Craig Foster models healthy masculinity by showing us a trusting, gentle, and emotionally fulfilling bond with an octopus.
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.
A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.
The horror franchise that had moviegoers watching behind their fingers but on the edge of their seats. The Conjuring quartet released its final installment this year, and it did not disappoint.
Swapped combines comedy, adventure and emotional growth while delivering one of the biggest plot twists in animation history.
