The Novice Captures the Essence of An Obsessed Artist’s Anxiety in the Context of College Athletics
Despite this genre not being a new one, The Novice offers a fresh perspective with its study of performance anxiety

Liesel (Kathleen Dawe) and Gia (Karina Vodicka) had a perfect life and a certain future together. Young, successful, passionate. Happy. But fear slips in like a wolf in the night. Perfect has cracks. And one moment can change everything. When Gia is killed in a car accident, Liesel’s whole life is shattered into pieces. Four years later, Liesel is unable to move on – plagued by memories of Gia’s death and a strange voice that probes at her grief, blurring the lines of reality.
Despite this genre not being a new one, The Novice offers a fresh perspective with its study of performance anxiety
The most impressive aspect of this film is the honest and natural performances given by the on-screen duo.
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.
In 1977, Star Wars changed the world. It took the universe by storm, completely redefining everything everyone knew about movies. But then, in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back changed Star Wars. Sequels were not as well regarded back then as they are today.
Netflix’s new rom-com, Voicemails for Isabelle (dir. Leah McKendrick), isn’t just heartwarming, funny, and an achievement in female directing - it’s also an instant classic. Following 20-something aspiring baker Jill (Zoey Deutch), Voicemails for Isabelle tells a story of grief, self-discovery, and fateful connections. Ever since her beloved sister Izzy’s (Ciara Bravo) death, Jill has been leaving her hilarious, extremely TMI voicemails about her chaotic love life and miserable day job as a prep cook. Little does she know that a handsome and unsatisfied real estate agent in her hometown has inherited the number and practically fallen in love with her by listening to her stories.
With so many binge-worthy TV shows floating around and new ones constantly being released, I have compiled a list of some more recent TV shows that rank high on the diversity scale for both the cast and crew.