Trauma Profiteering in Jordan Peele's 'Nope'
Nope succeeds tremendously in dealing with higher concepts in an engaging and highly entertaining manner without sacrificing theme or personality.

In Slavic mythology, Rusalki are believed to be the spirits of young women who drowned in rivers or lakes. Their characteristics are similar to those of water nymphs, mermaids, and succubi. Rusalki tells the story of Leon, a historian who travels to remote cities to finish his thesis on historical places. Leon meets Liz, a widow who is struggling to cope with the recent disappearance of her only son. Liz allows Leon to spend a few nights at her house. However, unusual things begin to happen.
Nope succeeds tremendously in dealing with higher concepts in an engaging and highly entertaining manner without sacrificing theme or personality.
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
'Midnight at the Paradise' premieres tomorrow at Toronto's Paradise Theatre! I had the pleasure to sit down with Vanessa Matsui to discuss the making of this film.
Darren Arronofsky focuses on diverse and heartbreaking stories about the human experience.
The story of the loss of innocence of the young prey who has been maimed by the predator. *Trigger Warning, sexual abuse and assault is discussed in this short film.