Yara (2021): An Unfocused True Crime Narrative
The trouble with Yara (2021) is that in its attempt to tell the whole story, it struggles to tell a consistently engaging story.

Ro, a young woman with a dwindling dance career, returns home after many years to meet her biological father for the first time. Born to Susan, a mother who chose artificial insemination, Ro grapples with the complexities of her unconventional family dynamic. After taking a new job, she forms an unexpected bond with three spirited octogenarians who help her reconnect with her family, her roots, and herself.
The trouble with Yara (2021) is that in its attempt to tell the whole story, it struggles to tell a consistently engaging story.
As a huge fan of Sean Baker’s Tangerine, The Florida Project, and Red Rocket, I’ve wanted to watch Anora since before it even was released. But life got in the way, my watchlist grew, and honestly, the fact that it was marketed as a romantic comedy put me off. Even with all the critical praise and the five Academy Awards it won last year, I just kept postponing it indefinitely.
A 2022 remake of the previous films of the same name, but with a more diverse cast, increasing representation and diversity.
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' is a franchise built on inclusive storytelling.
A Christmas tale that everyone is wishing for, and that everyone will remember.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.