Happy Gilmore 2—Fun Romp with Poignant Themes
Happy Gilmore 2 is the perfect comedy to take you back to a simpler time

Happy Gilmore 2 is the perfect comedy to take you back to a simpler time
SPOILERS AHEAD. Premature is a story about the pain of love and realities. Transitioning from youth to our perspective of adulthood, how do we grapple with loss?
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
Every movement becomes a question of identity. To become who we are meant to be. In order to reach that we often have to shed who we once were, and that shedding can sometimes be so brutal it’s ungraceful.
Initially feeling like a passionate group having a bit of harmless fun with filmmaking, it leads to something sinister enough to leave a mark.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.