
Two old friends have been betting on the football pool since college. They meet up one weekend where everyone seems happy, but the possibility of hitting the jackpot and becoming millionaires grows increasingly real.
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
Not every silence is empty. Some are filled with things too heavy for words.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
The sequel to the first film, A Second Chance: Rivals! talks about Maddy combating cyberbullying and racism.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.