Them (1996)

What makes the lighting in Casablanca even more impressive is how it reflects the emotional states of the characters without needing explicit dialogue.

Our protagonists perform as the opposite gender while still preserving the parts of their personalities that makes themselves who they are.

We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.

'Uprooted' is a short film on what's happening in Ukraine as of today. This captures the emotions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Invitation takes a creeping look at two simple premises: reuniting with forgotten friends and new-age spiritualism. Though one seems a bit scarier than the other, the film heightens social awkwardness to a macabre level that puts an uncomfortable look on when the social taboo of grief is put on public display.

This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.