The Enduring Beauty of “Persepolis”
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.

Derin, navigating the prepubescent blues, gets her first period in the hotel she vacations with her family. Working through her disbelief, she is determined to join her peers for a water volleyball game. When she fails to contact her mother, she thinks of the mysterious yet confident young woman sunbathing by the pool.
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.
Severance is about breaking down facades and confronting old models that were once frameworks of our lives. The somewhat subtle message to me is it’s never too late to fall in love, no matter your insecurities.
For a young girl who wishes to keep her current traditions, this holiday will end up with a surprise twist.
Essentially 'Get Out' but for white women, 'Don't Worry Darling' has strong material with its twist reveal, but the writing and directing falter trying to execute it.
Dracula evolved from a person to a monster and then from a monster to a person.
This little Netflix film was very inspirational. It passes the Bechdel test, and features a different worldview with rural Indian representation.