Sophie, A law student visits her brother Gavin as he wraps up his astronomy class. Engaging his sister in the playful arguments that define their relationship, Gavin turns the conversation to Pluto’s “gender.” In this, the astronomer reveals that while useful, definitions can be imperfect, whether they refer to planets or people, and when they break down, it’s best to listen to your heart. As Sophie realizes her sibling isn’t talking about planets, Gavin comes out as Gabrielle. Understanding, Sophie embraces her sister’s identity.
Ben Affleck leads The Way Back, a seemingly cathartic film for him after the actor’s recent bouts with alcoholism and rehab. He plays Jack, a man fighting his own battles who happens upon coaching a boys’ basketball team, the same team he once played for back in high school.
As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch.
In Stowaway, director Joe Penna narrates the story of a starship crew (Anna Kendrick as Zoe Levenson; Toni Collette as Marina Barnett; and Daniel Dae Kim as David Kim) struggling with serious technical problems on a two-year mission to Mars. During the trip, they discover aboard the presence of Michael (Shamier Anderson), a stowaway who jeopardizes everyone’s life on board.
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
How powerful can a story be when it is stripped to the bare essentials of just a room, a handful of people and raw human voice?
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.
