Brother – G.L.

An emotional story of love, loss and family, Brother is a Canadian drama film written, produced and directed by Clement Virgo. Based on David Chariandy’s acclaimed novel of the same name, it tells the story of Francis (Aaron Pierre) and Michael (Lamar Johnson), two Black Canadian brothers, sons of Caribbean immigrants, living in the Scarborough district of…

The Blackening – G.L.

When seven friends embark on a weekend getaway, their reunion party is cut short when they unexpectedly find themselves confined to a cabin in the woods, with a masked murderer hunting them down one by one. To survive, they must combine their street smarts and horror-film knowledge in order to outwit the crossbow-wielding killer. Born…

Challengers – G.L.

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’ is a polished and well-acted tennis drama that delivers a predictable but enjoyable, hot and steamy experience. The film follows Tashi (Zendaya), a rising tennis star on the brink of a breakthrough, her husband Art (Mike Faist), and Patrick (Josh O’Connor) a former professional player struggling to regain his form and former…

Ahsoka – G.L.

Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), hero of the Clone Wars animated series, receives her own live-action incarnation following her positive introduction to the Disney Star Wars empire in The Mandalorian. The story is one that we have become all too familiar with. Ahsoka must investigate an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire,…

Blue Beetle – G.L.

The DC comic universe – or as some like to call it, the dark cinematic universe – returns again with a new movie for a yet unseen hero on the silver screen: Blue Beetle. The first live-action superhero film with a Latino lead, anticipation has been high for this feature, placing pressure to create something…

Haunted Mansion – G.L.

Isn’t there already a Haunted Mansion movie starring Eddie Murphy that came out 20 years ago? Yes, there is. Why the remake, you ask? Exactly – although this film from director Justin Simien is not quite a remake, but a second attempt at making the famous Disneyland ride into a successful on-screen adventure. In this interpretation, single…

Special Ops: Lioness – G.L.

After leaving a life of spousal abuse and torment, Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira) enlists in the Marines and is taken under the wing of experienced intelligence agent Joe (Zoe Saldana). The pressure is on for Joe, whose last undercover operation went awry, resulting in the termination of an operative and she is determined not…

Poor Things – G.L.

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist by using the brain of an unborn child, a young woman named Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation….

The Holdovers – G.L.

“The Holdovers” is a brilliant masterpiece that takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Starring the talented trio of Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, this film captivates audiences with its raw and authentic portrayal of human emotions. The plot of “The Holdovers” is both compelling and thought-provoking, as…

The Damned Don’t Cry – G.L.

In the land of souks, markets and chancers, the message is clear: the damned indeed do not cry, they persevere. British Moroccan filmmaker Fyzal Boulifa returns with his latest movie following the success of his BAFTA-nominated debut feature drama Lynn + Lucy, this time encapsulating this very meaning. Fatima-Zahra (Aicha Tebbae) and her teenage son Selim…