Searching for Identity in Iñárritu’s Bardo
The director's latest is a dreamlike exploration of a consciousness torn between two homelands, and the implications of history and memory suspended in limbo.

After a few months away in Vermont with her uncle, Lenny is back in NYC and crashing at her cousin's place. As a thank you, she cooks dinner for her and some friends, but the night takes a turn, unveiling hidden emotions and family differences about her transition.
The director's latest is a dreamlike exploration of a consciousness torn between two homelands, and the implications of history and memory suspended in limbo.
Nope succeeds tremendously in dealing with higher concepts in an engaging and highly entertaining manner without sacrificing theme or personality.
"Rodgers' & Hammerstein's Cinderella" wasn’t just a fairytale, it's a Black girl's fairytale. It was a fantasy world where the undeniable beauty of Black girls and Women was celebrated and beloved.
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.
Holiday hijinks ensue when a recently separated couple are both accidently invited to same holiday celebration.
Not every film can make a shopping mall feel both magical and menacing, but Forbidden Fruits challenges that.