When a young Hasidic man turns to the study the Kabbalah and Quantum mechanics, his pious young wife doesn't understand why there are suddenly so many unorthodox books in their cramped Stamford Hill flat. What is he trying to tell her? As he increasingly doubts his own identity, and the nature of being, their conflict grows - with irreparable and shocking consequences.
Outer Banks (2020-) knows its audience: young adults in a country that can’t stop romanticizing good ole’ treasure hunts. Add a little of Riverdale’s (2017-) sex appeal, and no one can look away. Forty years after The Goonies (1985) America’s consciousness hasn’t strayed from the same tropes: treasure hunts, a vulnerable white male lead, and the whitewashing of a racially segregated setting.
‘Sexy Beasts’ promotes itself as different from other dating shows as being not appearance-based. This is true to some extent thanks to the special effects makeup. However, looks do still play a role despite the masks.
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.
The death of Grace's father brings challenges as the family tries to preserve their ranch.
Based on Bethany's autobiography "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board," this heartwarming film tracks the struggle to pursue normalcy and ambition after a major injury.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
