Smoke and Mirrors is a psychological thriller that involves Maya, a young lady who starts suffering from Capgras Syndrome. As Maya navigates her distorted reality, the boundaries between truth and illusion blur, leaving her questioning everything. The story then takes a shocking turn at the end, revealing how twisted the human psyche can be.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
"13 Going on 30" tracks the tricky transition from adolescence to adulthood.
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
The Vietnamese perspective is not only completely ignored in 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever', but it is blatantly whitewashed and disrespected.
