Dawn is a mobile hairdresser in a small, working class town in the North East of England. As she talks and tends to her customers, Dawn is plunged into a chatty world of lifestyle-shaming and gentrified expectations, sudden responsibilities and fast-paced change. Through their conversations, Dawn finds each of her customers at their own cross-roads, their own dreams and expectations rooted, for the moment, in the promise of a brand new hairdo.
If I had truly wished to witness "Guardians of the Galaxy", I would have stayed home to do so. Instead, I went to the IMAX and took in this newest incarnation of one of the most recognized and adapted superheroes in the DC Universe. **Sigh** Let me be clear here. I am NOT saying this is an AWFUL film.
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
"Thunder Road" presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
The importance of trying new things and teamwork are two life lessons explored in this family-friendly sports film.
