Puppets & Demons (1997)

This drama film is about Priscilla and Elvis Presley's failed marriage through the lens of the title character.

Every movement becomes a question of identity. To become who we are meant to be. In order to reach that we often have to shed who we once were, and that shedding can sometimes be so brutal it’s ungraceful.

Despite its aggressiveness, the Beef anthology series is about romantic love in all its forms. The final scene of the first season led us to believe that, despite the conflict, drama, and toxic traits, the main characters would end up together and, most likely, live happily ever after. The whole “beef” plot was the prelude to their love story.

Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.

While it initially sounds nothing like 'Nope,' the focus on recording/sharing everything—especially trauma—for profit makes Hulu's 'Not Okay' similar to Jordan Peele’s newest movie. 

We are constantly being pushed to move on from mishaps and negative feelings. What happens if we're not ready to do so?