"Outerlands" Provides Community in Unexpected Places
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.

When Mort finds out he has less than a year to live, his fiancé Nicole leaves him and he’s forced to accept his fate. Mort joins a dating service that matches people by their death dates and meets Kate, all while being stalked by a deranged pimp.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
Twisting what seems to be obvious setups and frameworks is what sets the story structure of Squid Game apart. I appreciate that this narrative is complex but not complicated; an easy enough plot to wrap your head around while still treating the audience like an equal participant in this social commentary
Throughout the film, Kate desperately tries keeping her status as an influential YouTuber; however, her follower and view count crumble, mirroring the world around her.
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.
The tale of two friends spans three films and gives wonderful representation for young girls everywhere.
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