Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.

Allana searches for answers about her biological mother, taking Clara to the isolated Recanto dos Ribeiros. There, they uncover dark secrets and unsettling events. As tension rises, both are drawn into a web of mystery and danger.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
Based on the bestselling memoir, viewers get a glimpse of the challenges of autistic people.
While Peter’s heroics might have been a bit unrealistic at times due to his lack of experience, I will always support the civilian taking down the establishment.
GOAT (2026) opens to the chanting of a crowd: "Roots run deep!" The rest of the film goes on to echo that sentiment, offering gorgeous animation and a heartfelt story along the way.
A review of the Ryan Polomski documentary featuring the story of Basketball star Raymond Lewis.
'Alice' is a genre trifecta: one part revenge drama, one part historical account, one part throwback to Blaxploitation—kinda 'Django' meets 'Roots' meets 'Foxy Brown.'