The Promise is an adaptation of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year by Nicola Davies and Laura Carlin. A thief tries to snatch an old woman's bag but she cannot have it without giving something in return.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
Eddington attempts to capture how media is intertwined with the uncomfortable present.
In an all-black community in Louisiana, a young girl learns her father has committed infidelity and turns to hoodoo to seek justice.
Who knew a drunken game of truth or dare could launch one of the most chaotic rom-coms of the year? The Threesome takes Connor’s fantasy night with Olivia (Zoey Deutch, in peak queen-of-indie form) and Jenny (Ruby Cruz) and flips it into a deliciously messy nightmare when both women end up pregnant. What follows isn’t cheap comedy—it’s a whip-smart, heartfelt exploration of love, consequence, and the beautiful disasters we call adulthood.
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
How closely should film adaptations follow their source material? Let's take a deep dive into "Norma Rae", and find out.
