Disillusioned roommates, Andrew and Karlie, decide to throw a party to escape the stress of their everyday lives. The beer is flowing, the music is pumping, and everyone turns to their social media to record the event, but when Andrew's conservative Midwestern parents show up unexpectedly, they must pretend it's an all-night Bible study group. The Party is a heartwarming coming of age comedy.
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.
This thrilling film about feminine rage and male hostility is an incredible depiction of the fragility of the male ego.
Vicenza, a Brazilian girl, goes on a quest by herself to find out who her birth father is by gathering clues.
The Vietnamese perspective is not only completely ignored in 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever', but it is blatantly whitewashed and disrespected.
The documentary depicts the indigenous people of Mexico with sublime reverence, highlighting a generational harmony with the land.
'Midnight at the Paradise' premieres tomorrow at Toronto's Paradise Theatre! I had the pleasure to sit down with Vanessa Matsui to discuss the making of this film.
