Author: jose

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.

While “SALLY” commemorates Ride’s monumental achievements, its emotional core lies in her private life.

The self-serious tone, plodding pace, and lack of a central lead keep this horror thriller series from living up to its potential.

This isn’t the kind of story that movies usually tell, but it’s one that should be told more often.