Juana is a 15-year-old indigenous girl who lives in the Altiplano, whose older sister Marisol is captured by a human trafficking network. Juana makes a pact with 'The Beheaders,' two cursed spirits that take the form of two machetes. The power of the machetes will transform Juana into 'The Shadow of the Altiplano,' a vengeance-thirsty antiheroine who seeks to rescue her sister and eradicate the abusers of the region.
Black Panther was obviously an epic movie and big hit! It was the highest-earning superhero movie of all time in the US! It's pretty clear that Black Panther has more meaning for race and diversity than your average Marvel superhero movie. This movie means a lot in terms of black pride and representation - and has much cultural significance in America as a whole.
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, though its feminism may be unintentional, cannot exist without its focus on women reclaiming power. The movie is feminist by definition, even if Amirpour didn’t write it with that in mind. A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is mesmerizing, poetic, and stunning, both for its portrayal of feminist ideas and its powerful story that is both horrific and subtly romantic at once.
Taika Waititi writes, directs and co-stars in 'Boy', set in 1984 New Zealand. The film does just what Waititi dreamed of — it gave a great coming-of-age story to Māori people without making a story of the Māori people as an exotic other.
'Jaded' is a film that focuses on the decisions that can derail our lives. Zanna's story takes you through a wide range of emotions.
The story continues in 'Tall Girl 2' as Jodi finds herself playing the lead role in the school's musical production.
The movie is centered around the title character who goes on a Christmas adventure.
