Lily wants to give her younger brother Sam the best birthday she can. However, when she is faced with a sudden threat that will affect their lives immeasurably, Lily is forced to tackle the situation to keep Sam’s day positive.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
"Black Widow" has strong female characters but sidelines its title character and serves as a launchpad for her successor, Florence Pugh's Yelena.
Laggies is a fantastic movie, filled with down-to-earth characters, transcendent themes, and witty comedy
The story continues in 'Tall Girl 2' as Jodi finds herself playing the lead role in the school's musical production.
The plot could’ve really been interesting if the elements of lycanthropy was integrated with perhaps the struggle of identity of being LGBTQ+. It's an experience for so many that as they’re starting to realizing their true selves, they feel like a monster, especially if they come from unsupportive homes or communities. Instead, the horror and transformation elements seem thrown in without contemplation of how this could deepen the narrative.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
