We Don’t Talk About Trauma: Encanto’s Exploration of Generational Wounds
Despite claims that Disney has grown stagnant over the last few years given the studio’s abundance of sequels and remakes, the recent success of the critically acclaimed Encanto offers a ...A24'S "X" shifts the discusson on the value placed on youth and beauty
***Warning: this article contains minor spoilers*** What do you get when you cross three pornstars, an alligator, and two really creepy old people? If you’re waiting for a punchline, I’m ...Unpacking ‘Turning Red’ and its Negative Reviews
On March 11th, Pixar Studio’s latest film, Turning Red, debuted on Disney+. While it’s been out for less than a month, it’s already made a significant cultural splash, receiving both ...Pig: An Unexpected Love Story
Michael Sarnoski’s directorial debut, Pig, is a film that takes on earnest themes under the guise of a seemingly simple and silly sequence of events. Robin “Rob” Feld, the film’s ...'Blue Bayou' Paints an Incomplete Picture of Adoptee Deportation
Many emigrants face challenges created by the treachery of the United States immigration system. These challenges are well documented by the media, and awareness for them is widespread. Justin Chon’s ...Wes Anderson's Experimentation Shines in 'The French Dispatch'
The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s newest film, takes artistic leaps that deviate from his well-known and aesthetically pleasing norm while still staying true to his sought-after style. Released in the ...'Minari' Teaches Us How to Speak 'a Language of the Heart'
The film depicts the "American dream" through the lives of Korean immigrants living on a farm in Arkansas.'Nomadland' Provides an Uncompromisingly Authentic View of Nomadic Living
Chloé Zhao's latest award-winning film 'Nomadland' portrays the life of Fern as she embarks on a journey into nomadic America.