The film tells about the difficult fate of the inhabitants of the Tuoi Khaya village, which was flooded under the Bülüü (Vilyui) Reservoir. About the hardships and suffering of the 500 residents who were forcibly evicted from their homes in various ways and were promised new housing. Despite promises of both Soviet and republican authorities, so far the residents and their children haven't received any compensation. However, the most difficult ordeal for many was the loss of their small homeland.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
Years before Mexican director, Alfonso Cuaron, was winning Academy Awards for movies like Gravity (2013) and Roma(2018), he directed a small, intimate film about two best friends who decide to embark on an improvised road trip to spend time with an older, attractive woman who miraculously agrees to go with them. Y tu Mamá También is a deep journey into the raw sexuality and friendship of the young protagonists, as well as a subtle social and political commentary on Mexico at the time.
I think these messages and the way they are presented in this small-town in Texas are increasingly more important as the internet/ social media becomes more and more critical and judgemental every day. Love yourself today and every day because as Ru Paul always says: “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love someone else?”
The film is a powerful narrative encompassing a theme that many people can identify with.
This side-splitting workplace comedy features a diverse cast and tackles challenging social issues. Other sitcoms should take note.
Friendships are tested when two girls have a crush on the popular boy at school.
