Author: jose

Forget suspension of belief—you’ve got to light it on fire to enjoy this one.

As predictable as they come but as tender as they can get.

An intimate, moving documentary that takes us through the legendary life of Marlee Matlin, uncovering a legacy of advocacy, activism, and trial by fire.

Ever since IP-driven cinema took over, we’ve long missed the pleasure of being surprised.  Long before they popped on the screen, we know going into whatever comic book movie or long-standing property what easter eggs or callbacks will delight us. Much of blockbuster cinema is now fast-food service, and everyone has seen the menu. But […]

“Familiar Touch” is a gorgeous drama with an open, aching heart.

Showing up right smack dab in the middle of Pride Month (and also unfortunately while Israel and Iran are currently airstriking each other), “The Queen of My Dreams” is a well-intentioned but tonally all-over-the-place look at how frustrating things can get when you’re a queer Muslim trying to live your best life. Mainly set in […]

It’s a gleefully unhinged mix that works more often than it doesn’t.

At its core, “Bride Hard” is a film about the evolution of female friendships, and how sometimes those friendships can save the world.

Short, silly, and sweet, the perfect recipe for audience satisfaction.

Maple and her team succeed in giving us a compelling self-portrait of Harlem, which is still a pretty rare thing to see.