13 Months" follows Stacy and her mother as they move to a secluded home to escape a haunting past. Thirteen months after her disturbed brother Leroy is institutionalized for their father's murder, he unexpectedly appears on their doorstep during a stormy night. As fear takes hold, the family is forced to confront dark secrets and a web of lies. With the storm raging outside and tensions escalating within, they must navigate a night of terror, betrayal, and a twisted truth that threatens to unravel their fragile bonds.
Disney+ recently released six short films entitled the “Launchpad” collection in which diverse directors tell diverse stories. These shorts are exactly the kind of films we here at Incluvie want to see more of. These are stories of intersectionality, inclusion, and diversity. And every short stars a cluvie!
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Sunny Sandler, daughter of Adam Sandler, stars in a new Netflix film directed by Julia Hart, and it has caught the attention of many younger audiences as they watch this heartfelt coming-of-age story. The film's relatability of just being a normal teenage girl also tells a devastating reality that many cannot fathom facing. The storyline showcases a deeper meaning of the classic theatre kid saying, “the show must go on”, and emotionally captures the struggles that happen on and off the stage.
'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 plot lags, the moral lessons are misguided, but are those fluffy little donut creatures adorable? Yes. Yes, they are.
The importance of trying new things and teamwork are two life lessons explored in this family-friendly sports film.
