In the critically acclaimed slice-of-life film “Mutt,” a young transgender man comes face-to-face with a collection of characters from his past, during one relentless day in New York. In filmmaker Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s subdued and thoughtful debut feature, Feña, played by Lío Mehiel, encounters his ex-boyfriend, younger sister and estranged father all for the first time… Continue reading In the film ‘Mutt,’ a young trans man navigates the chaos of love, life and Brooklyn
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‘Zepotha’ is social media’s favorite film — but it doesn’t exist
“Zepotha” is finally getting the recognition it deserves, according to its many TikTok fans. Some users are posting makeup looks inspired by the 1980s horror movie. Others are engaging in cosplay, or making videos about which character they think they look the most like (Maxine appears to be the unanimous pick). Several people are also… Continue reading ‘Zepotha’ is social media’s favorite film — but it doesn’t exist
‘Sound of Freedom’ movie director defends film despite controversy
The movie “Sound of Freedom” has become a surprising summer hit at the U.S. box office, but Mexican director Alejandro Gómez Monteverde said his film is making all the wrong headlines because of political divisions off-screen. Instead, he said, his intention was to rally viewers from different backgrounds against a threat they all share: child sex trafficking. … Continue reading ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie director defends film despite controversy
In the film ‘Shortcomings,’ Randall Park shows how meaningful representation can be messy, uncomfortable and wonderfully cathartic
“All the characters, I tried to come at with empathy and without judgment. … I don’t think any of the characters, particularly Ben, would work if you didn’t get a sense that all of this behavior comes from a place of heartache and loneliness and failure,” Park said. “They’re all so complicated and to be… Continue reading In the film ‘Shortcomings,’ Randall Park shows how meaningful representation can be messy, uncomfortable and wonderfully cathartic