World and Kosmakis 

I write for a diversity-focused film review blog, so I’ll be honest: I really wanted to like Pretty Lethal. Starring Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Avantika, and Millicent Simmonds, Amazon Prime’s new thriller seemed like it would be a girl power movie about dancers with a horror action twist. Sort of a Suspiria for teens. But with shallow and unlikeable characters, a confusing plot, an overreliance on violence, and cringey dialogue, any fun the movie started out with was quickly lost. What was left was a faint echo of greater horror movies about dancers made before. 

Based on the true story of activist and paralegal Erin Brockovich, the titular film charts her incredible story of success.

This Netflix TV series is perfect for animal lovers as it is centered on human-dog bonding.

A surprise sequel takes place ten years after the original movie based on the title of the same name, but with a twist to the fairy tale.

Given a choice between a man and a mountain, it’s safer to choose the mountain.

Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.