“West Side Story stirs emotions of pride, especially for a nostalgic older generation. But it will never be a film that tastes of café con leche y pan sobao.”
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“Villeneuve’s Dune comes off more regressive than Herbert’s novel from sixty years ago.”
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“The Protégé presents itself as a racially diverse film, and in broad strokes, that holds up.”
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“Chris Rock deserves credit for taking part in Spiral’s conception as he reinvigorates the Saw franchise.”
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“The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard relies on racially themed humor that’s mostly self aware but ultimately unfunny.”
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“Racial diversity exists in Voyagers but severe limitations remain in place.”
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“Sweet & Sour joins the long list of romantic movies that show stalking in a positive light.”
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“The Father presents the rare perspective of someone experiencing memory loss but fails to go beyond the view of a white man with financial means.”
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“Sam Levinson may have based Malcolm & Marie on actual events from his life, but more distance from the material was needed.”
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“Bombshell doubles down on the myth that victims must be perfect to be considered victims.”
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“With two Hoffmans, a Schultz, and a Rubin, it doesn’t take a genius to realize that many of the characters in this story are Jewish.”
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“What The Fabulous Filipino Brothers gets right is the way it easily employs a Pinoy lens.”
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“In the hands of a different filmmaker, Chaos Walking could have put forth a potent message.”
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“By prioritizing a straight perspective, So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! pushes its queer protagonists to the sidelines.”
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“An ease with bilingualism solidifies the Latino perspective of Son of Monarchs.”
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“One for the Road’s impeccable first half is let down by later scenes of misogyny and ableism.”
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“Meaningful representation consists of more than simply casting women and people of color.”
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“Val’s entire role depends on harmful stereotypes of mental illness.”
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“Who knew that an all-Asian cast could feel so disappointing on racial representation?”
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“Rather than interrogate disability stereotypes, Chemical Hearts employs them to stunting effect.”
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