Oru Kaidhiyin Diary 

The Brazilian filmmaker Alexandre Alonso’s Hunter is a film with a lot of ideas, but with very little holding those ideas together.

The Invitation takes a creeping look at two simple premises: reuniting with forgotten friends and new-age spiritualism. Though one seems a bit scarier than the other, the film heightens social awkwardness to a macabre level that puts an uncomfortable look on when the social taboo of grief is put on public display.

Hoppers is a fun ride with a deep message underneath. In true Pixar fashion, Hoppers explores the complexity of emotions and learning to be still in a world that demands fast progress. Through the main character Mabel, we are reminded what it is like to let ourselves feel big emotions. But also how not to be controlled by them. 

Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.

Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.

Miley Cyrus makes a revival in this Disney+ documentary on her recent album Endless Summer Vacation.