When You Finish Saving the World follows a mother and son pair who are, in their own ways, finding ways to leave their mark on the world When You Finish Saving the World is playing at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. When You Finish Saving the World comes close to finding its footing in the…
Coda follows the only hearing member of a culturally deaf family as she finds her voice as part of her school's choir Coda starts Sundance 2021 off on a high note. While it doesn't stray too far from its familiar coming-of-age dramedy plot, its keen observations of the hardships and joys of being deaf in…
Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza, a coming-of-age comedy starring Alana Haim, follows two young people in the 70s trying to find their key to success Licorice Pizza is an irresistably charming comedy romp through the 70s through the eyes of two charismatic young people looking for an outlet for their energy. Without fail the second…
Filipino film Whether the Weather is Fine takes a quirky approach to its story of the aftermath of a Typhoon Carlos Francisco Manatad's Whether the Weather is Fine will surprise you with its melancholic surrealist drama and absurdist comedy approach to a real-life disaster and capture you with its heart. Whether the Weather is Fine,…
Golden Arm follows a down-on-her-luck baker is convinced by her college roommate to train for and compete an arm wrestling competition Golden Arm is an irresistibly charming and funny tongue-in-cheek sports movie that overcomes its unevenness with a knockout lead performance by Mary Holland. ▶︎ Available to buy or rent I first discovered Mary Holland…
The End of Us follows a couple who unfortunately breaks up just as the world locks down in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic How it Ends try to make a relatable pandemic-set romantic-comedy, instead the overwhelming feeling is "too soon." It’s oddly fitting that The End of Us, directed by Henry Loevner and Steven…
The titular Promising Young Woman spends her nights baiting male predators into taking her home with them and teaching them a lesson they'll never forget Promising Young Woman balances its serious subject matter with a darkly comedic tone and satisfyingly entertaining revenge narrative that feels like a centerpiece of the #MeToo era. Add in a…
Happiest Season follows a lesbian couple who go home for the holidays for the first time. One problem: Harper's family doesn't know she's gay and that Abby is her girlfriend. Hijinks ensue. Happiest Season is filled with hilarious misunderstandings, more than one coming out pun, and a running joke about dead fish. However, at its…
25 years later, My Cousin Vinny remains one of the funniest and sharpest comedies from the 90s with one of the best comedic ensembles of all-time. Twenty-five years later, My Cousin Vinny remains one of the funniest and sharpest comedies from the 90s with one of the best comedic ensembles of all-time. However, it's the engrossing story and Oscar-winning performance from…
Romantic comedies are like the cinematic equivalent of comfort food—easy to watch, heartwarming, and a slice of happiness. Here are some great ones. Romantic comedies are like snuggling up in a warm cardigan on a crisp autumn day. Or like that first bite of your mom's cooking when you come home from the holidays. They…
