"Pretty": Metecan Duren's Ambitious Horror Debut Shows Promise
New horror film "Pretty" is good to look at thanks to 19-year-old director Metecan Duren.

Follows David Rosenau's journey from funeral director to prison guard, undercover detective, and homicide investigator before a calling to become a pastor after a life-threatening injury, impacting lives for eternity.
New horror film "Pretty" is good to look at thanks to 19-year-old director Metecan Duren.
An Indonesian film that brings strong representation of Asian descent in this heart-warming tale of a woman and her dog.
This sports drama movie is centered around an Asian American boy named Chang.
Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men who are often told they should not cry or represent their emotions in any physical way. These characters represent that men can be joyful, emotionally conscious, and sensitive, while also representing their masculine identity instead of painting those qualities as fighting against their masculinity.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
Upon first watch, Buddy feels like it should have been aired on Adult Swim at four in the morning.