The film is based on the autobiographical writings of Swami Vivekananda, the 19th Century warrior monk of India. ‘Vivekananda by Vivekananda’ begins with the young Swami swimming across the turbulent Indian Ocean, climbing the rock in the middle of the Ocean to meditate. In solitude, he realizes his life’s mission ‘Upliftment’ of the masses of India. Thereupon, begins one of the most adventurous journeys in Indian history.
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.
The death of Grace's father brings challenges as the family tries to preserve their ranch.
The new biopic 'Elvis' highlights the beginning and end of the career of this rock and roll legend. The audience is taken on this journey knowing the tragic ending but not so much about what led him there. A large topic of discussion is the influences on Elvis that made him who he was as a singer, musician, and performer, which were blues, gospel, and country. Many of the songs that rose him to fame were songs by Black artists he heard growing up in primarily Black settings.
Many call 'Tragedy Girls' a modern-day 'Heathers', and I do see the resemblance. The film asks the same question that all teenagers suffer with: who am I? Well, the movie answers this — you are your online presence.
Bollywood's thrilling fusion of what the blind man saw and the boy who cried wolf.
It’s the most loving tribute to cinema and to Ingmar Bergman, set in world that feels so habitable that I felt like only re-watching this for eternity, because of how inviting it looks and feels.
