Tag: Independent Films
A Good Villain, Relevant Theme, and Tense Moments Can’t Help Resistance Fight Off Unevenness
“Resistance” is a term that has experienced increased traction within our culture over the past few years, both the word in general and as a concept. As American politics become increasingly polarized and controversies continue to mount, much…
Read More »Last Call Provides Much to See and Much to Think About
Connection is one of the most important facets of human existence. Knowing that we aren’t alone can be enough to lift a person out of the void and into a space where they can flourish. Often times, that…
Read More »I Will Make You Mine Shows Love is Anything but Black and White
“I’m trying to let you go. What do I know? You left me with all of your things. What will this bring?” Where is the line between love and infatuation? Merriam-Webster defines infatuation as “strong and unreasoning attachment”…
Read More »The Assistant Critiques American Corporate Culture
The state of the American worker is a key driver of our politics at the moment. The wish for relief has led to the rise of populist politics and politicians, all with the hope of radical changes to…
Read More »In Incitement, a View of How Young Men Become Radicalized
As social upheaval continues to spread worldwide and populist movements lurch further rightward, teetering toward violence, one of the questions many sociopolitical analysts are pondering is what motivates people, young men in particular, to become radicalized? The advent…
Read More »The Traitor Explores Guilt and Consequences in an Epic Mafia Tale
Guilt and consequences are two of the toughest burdens to bear. Our choices can, and often do, come back to haunt not only ourselves, but those around us. From Italy comes an epic tale of a mobster faced…
Read More »The Wave Provides a Kaleidoscopic View of Karmic Balance
“What goes around comes around.” “Karma’s a bitch.” Just a couple of quotes that people bandy about in the hopes of motivating people to treat one another with more kindness and consideration. But is there such a thing…
Read More »Ana is a Charming, Funny, and Socially Relevant Surprise
What are the ties that bind? What is it that bonds people together, creating connections that will last a lifetime? Our lives intertwine for various reasons and often times, we find certain people right when we most need…
Read More »Speed of Life Examines Love and Letting Go of Painful Pasts
Some say that it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. But often times lost love can linger like a storm cloud over a person’s life, impeding their ability to experience…
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You Know You Can See Me: The Invisible Man Calls Society to Account on Domestic Abuse
“Believe Women” has become a trendy phrase in online progressive and feminist circles during the #MeToo era, with the fallout of not taking women at their word about their experiences ranging from medical malpractice to a loss of…
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