After a deadly snakebite, Sofia's life hangs by a thread in a remote village. The son of a renowned tantric healer steps in to save her, but his dark motives set off a chain of events steeped in ancient mysticism and vengeance.
Even with its straightforward premise, “Richard Jewell” is ramped up by exceptional drama. In all honesty, the performances are out of this world. As Jewell, Paul Walter Hauser becomes a walking representation of gullibility. His bumbling antics create the perfect hero, and very quickly, we feel the societal heat that surrounds our protagonists.
For the most part, 'Sweet Girl' recycles tired hyper masculine revenge tropes, but a surprise twist in the end turns it into a female-centric revenge film.
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
Adventure Time, Legend of Korra, Steven Universe, The Loud House, The Hollow, OK-K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, The Dragon Prince, etc!
Zombie apocalypses have been metaphors for late-stage predatory capitalism, but never a system disrupter that brings about freedom.
Disney movies have taken a bit of a downward turn recently. How come?
