A tired, clichéd coming-of-age movie about college boys behaving very badly, this exercise in toxic masculinity tries too hard to find thought-provoking things to say about the importance about tradition, social status, and moral ambiguity.
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“Chasing Chasing Amy”
This documentary about the personal impact of Kevin Smith’s problematic LGBTQ+ film “Chasing Amy” is a love story about a movie, but also one about learning to love yourself.
“Playland”
I’m in awe of the concept of the film and its interesting style and subject matter, but this experimental queer historical fantasy isn’t something that is fun to watch, and it’s certainly not a film I ever want to see again.
“Rather”
A documentary that celebrates one of the greatest icons in the world of journalism, the film makes you yearn for the days when news was news and America could agree on the facts.
“Transition”
This documentary conveys the emotional pain of living with gender dysphoria, promoting empathy and understanding in a way that’s educational and inspiring.
“Mountains”
A reserved drama about the immigrant experience in America that tells a familiar story in a refreshing way.
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