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How “Change” Gaslights You Into Giving Up Your Freedom

Watching “Anniversary" is an experience similar to one of those unsettling dreams where it feels normal at first, but bit by bit, it starts to feel like the walls are closing in. The narrative follows the affluent Taylor family in Washington through a series of personal milestones—wedding anniversaries, holiday gatherings, birthdays—using these celebrations as benchmarks… Continue reading How “Change” Gaslights You Into Giving Up Your Freedom

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Lady Sings the Blues Review: A Soulful Tribute to Billie Holiday

In the evocative world of jazz, few voices are as transcendent as Billie Holiday’s. Her life was marked by great talent, highs, and tragedies, all of which serve as the focus for the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues. Starring Diana Ross as Billie Holiday, the cinematic journey this movie took me on was an affecting… Continue reading Lady Sings the Blues Review: A Soulful Tribute to Billie Holiday

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All Of Us Strangers Review: Love, Loss & Queer Identity

An atmospheric tale of the haunting resonance of grief, love and loss, All of Us Strangers is a touching exploration of identity, with an emotional intensity juxtaposed against quiet contemplation. Set against the backdrop of a desolate London tower block, the film follows screenwriter Adam as he grapples with the ghosts of his past and the presence… Continue reading All Of Us Strangers Review: Love, Loss & Queer Identity