Coming back to an empty home after Laila loses her lifelong partner, a portrayal of how difficult the first moments alone could be.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
The original series is now on Netflix, you should definitely give it a watch. And if you’ve already seen it, watch it again.
The height of subversive horror cinema is Jennifer’s Body. No, I will never budge on that. Yes, Cabin in The Woods is funny, Scream is very well made, and the Scary Movie franchise is …. there. But nothing is quite as satisfying as watching the teenage succubus that is Jennifer Check rip apart boys. In the post #metoo era where the industry is far from changed, watching revenge flicks like these is probably one of the most cathartic experiences due to the slow-moving progress being made.
A complex, realistic, and loving mother-daughter relationship is at the heart of this story about Black pageants and the fight for a better future.
Disney’s first Christmas advert, ‘From Our Family to Yours’ teaches us the magic of the holidays.
