‘Thunderbolts*’—A Spark of Hope in Dark Times
After years of mediocrity, Thunderbolts* is the welcome change MCU fans were waiting for.

Thalia is a young ballet dancer, who after failing to impress the judges at an audition, is offered a second chance to redeem herself. With only a few days before facing the judges once more, Thalia struggles to understand what changes need to be made to her performance to not waste this once in a lifetime opportunity.
After years of mediocrity, Thunderbolts* is the welcome change MCU fans were waiting for.
The character of Mulan is one of Disney’s best heroines. She’s brave, kicks butt, and has a kill count. What other Disney character has killed hundreds of Huns by crushing them with an avalanche? No one.
Eddington attempts to capture how media is intertwined with the uncomfortable present.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
As Andrew’s life begins to change, his passion for drumming soon becomes a spiraling obsession in the pursuit of perfection. Through the use of disturbing and abusive training methods, Fletcher puts Andrew through emotional and physical agony.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.