Maria-Esther is a Black Cuban woman and a Santería practitioner on the verge of emigrating to Brazil due to the economic crisis gripping her country. In the final days before her departure—uncertain about her future and facing her sister's religious intolerance—she decides to turn to Oxum to reveal her destiny.
A spoiler-free review of 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' highlighting the way the modern setting and current social climate once again influence Johnson's approach to the whodunit narrative.
The “gay best friend”, an age-old trope, has been done in countless films and television series. Ranging from one-note (Sex and the City's Stanford and Mario) to nuanced (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Tituss), the gay best friend exists to support and advise the main protagonist, with their conflicts swept to the side.
‘Oppenheimer’ is a force to be reckoned with. A biopic that respects the audience’s intelligence.
Rip Tide is a coming-of-age film that teaches viewers about finding yourself and reconnecting with surroundings.
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.