When the World Watched: Brazil 1970 

A film loosely based on the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, with major twists to the original story.

How powerful can a story be when it is stripped to the bare essentials of just a room, a handful of people and raw human voice?

Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men who are often told they should not cry or represent their emotions in any physical way. These characters represent that men can be joyful, emotionally conscious, and sensitive, while also representing their masculine identity instead of painting those qualities as fighting against their masculinity.

The legacy of this movie starts off the film series with a bang of magic, plot twists, and battles.

"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.

Eventually, “Hobbs and Shaw” introduces us to a Samoan community. Clearly, Johnson’s Samoan roots are on display. Quite frankly, I found this section of the film very intriguing. The “Fast and Furious” franchise has a solid track record in the diversity department