For those looking for a film that both acts as a tribute to its roots while never straying from the course it’s set off on, see The Lion King with an open mind.
Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein is a wonderfully absurd, surreal comedy, satirically captures the story of Frankenstein, and the confusion which comes with it.
While The Farewell brings the identity crisis that many immigrant families face to the big screen, it also is a true-to-life reflection of family dynamics that everyone can relate to.
Fun Down There defies the conventions of storytelling through its radical depiction of a couple who is non-monogamous on screen – and to do it so calmly is unheard of.
Darlin’ is both a heartfelt story of growing up and making friends and a gory depiction of the dangers connected to men believing they are above the law and God.
Surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story is for the ages and Aaron Lieber dives deep into Hamilton’s past and present, exploring the immediate aftermath of the accident as well as her role as a wife and a mother.
Heady problems My Days of Mercy’s characters through the wringer, but the clarity with which they are captured makes the difficult journey more poignant.
Anna just isn’t quite the fun thrill ride that one might have hoped for, suffering from a disorganized plot, characters devoid of personality, and less-than-stellar action.