'The Slumber Party' (2023)
This coming-of-age movie is about a group of girl trying to find their missing friend after a wild night none of them can remember.

Join your "berry" special friend, Strawberry Shortcake, for more delightful fun! In "Here Comes Pupcake," Strawberry takes in a little lost dog named Pupcake, but her spoiled house cat, Custard, does everything to make the peppy puppy want to leave! Then, in "Peppermint's Pet Peeve," sneaky Peppermint Fizz cheats so that her pet, Cola Chameleon, wins a pet competition, only to learn that no one has to "win" anything in order to be happy and have fun!
This coming-of-age movie is about a group of girl trying to find their missing friend after a wild night none of them can remember.
I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.
A Black woman centered in a box office rom-com with a happy ending and no struggle love.
'Do Revenge' offers a 2022-relevant sociopolitical commentary that decries virtue signaling while promoting the inclusive virtues the nefarious power structures exploit.
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for 'Whale Rider') directs the live-action 'Mulan' and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.