Equating emasculation with empowerment, the film sends a dangerous message that women can’t be powerful unless men aren’t. It’s dated and sexist rather than smart and provocative.
“My Animal”
This queer horror / romance feels listless and unoriginal, which is a shame because the talent is evident both in front of and behind the camera.
“All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt”
Extremely tedious, slow-moving, and repetitive: but that doesn’t mean the film shouldn’t be celebrated for the work of art that it is.
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”
Lacks the memorable spectacle that most superhero films need in order to succeed. There’s no massively rousing, crowd-pleasing moment, and it’s one of the more unremarkable entries in the MCU.
“The Stroll”
Made for a more progressive audience, this entertaining documentary about transgender sex workers serves up an interesting slice of modern American history with which few are familiar.
“The Accidental Getaway Driver”
An emotionally heavy thriller with a slow-building dramatic story that’s well-directed and well-told.
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