
Some people’s first introduction to Mira Nair might be as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s mom. But with her insightful direction of 1991’s Mississippi Masala, Nair shows how much she deserves to be known as an artist. Delivering a nuanced portrait of a romance between a Black man and an Indian woman living in the South, Nair explores the complications each character faces, giving both equal weight.
A short film that begins with the language of romance but slowly reveals something far more unsettling beneath the surface.
Based on the legendary creature, the Chupacabra, this live-action movie brings an adventure to all.
Lucifer is a show with both comedy and drama, but most importantly, has charm. Well aware it’s following a silly premise, the show does so in a way that’s entertaining. Sure, sometimes it can be cheesy, but fun cheese.
The power of a talented female director like Patty Jenkins and an overall diverse cast is what makes this film worth watching for me.