For this new school year, the famous Russian Institute welcomes new young and pretty students who just want one thing, to receive the best education possible. At least, that’s what their rich parents hoped when they registered their precious daughters in the internationally renowned Institute. During the presentation meeting, the Headmistress and the teachers assured these diplomats and other business owners that their offspring would receive the very best education. Between learning foreign languages and good manners, they should learn everything they need to shine during high society events.
Everyone needs a BFF and a "wing person" like Yumi (Chloris Li). Li brings the "straight person" persona, literally and figuratively balancing James Aaron Oh's perfectly timed comedic delivery as the unlucky-in-love.
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.
This groundbreaking summer blockbuster proves that diversity enhances the action genre.
Elio could be seen as fantastic piece of representation, showing lonely children who feel ostracized that they are not alone. That is, unless you look behind the curtain.
The 92nd Academy Awards had many strong contenders for best animated short. But which Oscar nominated short wins for diversity and inclusion?
