'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Introduces a New Generation to a Summertime Staple
The Summer I Turned Pretty series adapts the beloved trilogy into a bingeworthy TV show and introduces a new generation to Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah.

Marlia is a single mother of one who desperately abandons her autistic son, Nur Muhammad, with her neighbor Farid because she longs for her dream paradise through a second marriage. For Marlia, Nur Muhammad is a burden to her. This second marriage, which was hoped to bring happiness, invites disaster when her new husband prioritizes his own troublemaking daughter. Conflict ensues and eventually, she is forced to become a vagrant. Until one day Nur Muhammad and Farid find her in an alley. Nur Muhammad wholeheartedly takes care of his mother who had once abandoned him. Marlia now realizes that her paradise of happiness is being with Nur Muhammad, her son.
The Summer I Turned Pretty series adapts the beloved trilogy into a bingeworthy TV show and introduces a new generation to Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah.
If “Good Time” was a lean exercise in suspense, “Uncut Gems” is an ongoing panic attack. It handcuffs us to an immoral man, made up of selfishness and unreliability. At every point, Adam Sandler connects himself to this idiotic soul, unearthing the misguided opportunism that comes with gambling addiction
Netflix takes some liberties in its portrayal of Madame CJ Walker, a trailblazing Black entrepreneur.
This thrilling film about feminine rage and male hostility is an incredible depiction of the fragility of the male ego.
Overall, Cruella stands above the other Disney retellings. Its dark and bold, and that is exactly what these retellings should be. Emma Stone continues to prove she's one of the finest young actresses working today, and Emma Thompson gives one of the best villain performances in the last decade. The fashion is stunning, the dogs are adorable, and the story is wildly vibrant and original. It's classic movie fun, and it shouldn't be overlooked.
"The Platform" is horror and science fiction film doubling as a visual commentary on capitalism and economic inequality. The movie is not for the faint of heart nor the viewer hoping for political neutrality in their film's depth.