In Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, the shiny veneer of celebrity life is stripped away, exposing a world often overlooked behind the applause and adoration. Selena Gomez, a name synonymous with stardom, allows herself to be seen not as an idol but as a human—fragile, flawed, and searching for peace in a chaotic world….
In the realm of sports documentaries, the air can feel a bit crowded these days. From biopics of legendary players to deep dives into unforgettable seasons, the sheer volume of content can blur into a single, fast-paced montage. Yet, every now and then, one film stands out—not because it shouts the loudest or dazzles the…
Movies about life’s growing pains often fall into two categories: the overly saccharine crowd-pleasers or the brooding, introspective think-pieces. But every now and then, a film strikes a rare balance, tapping into the everyday chaos of being human with humor and heart. Cooper Raiff’s Cha Cha Real Smooth is that kind of movie—a tender, disarmingly…
There’s something oddly profound about watching people revisit the chaos of their youth with the clarity of hindsight. That’s exactly what Beastie Boys Story offers—a reflective, sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant walk down memory lane with Michael Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) as your guides. Directed by Spike Jonze, the documentary doubles as a…
Sometimes, a film sneaks up on you—not with a roar, but with a whisper. Hala is one of those films. Directed by Minhal Baig, it’s a coming-of-age story that invites you to sit quietly, lean in, and observe the delicate balance of a teenage girl’s life unraveling and coming together. It doesn’t demand attention with…
Sometimes, a documentary comes along that doesn’t just tell a story but holds up a mirror. Girls State, directed by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, is one of those films. It invites viewers to look deeply into a microcosm of political and social life, populated by young women who are brimming with ambition, talent, and…
Life is unpredictable. We know that in theory, but seeing it play out in someone else’s story makes it undeniable. Michael J. Fox has lived two lives: the one that rocketed him to stardom and made him a household name, and the one that came after—one defined by resilience, humor, and an unyielding fight against…
What does it mean to truly know someone—especially someone who has become larger than life? In Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, Sacha Jenkins doesn’t try to pin Armstrong down into a neat biography. Instead, he invites us to wander through the echoes of the great jazzman’s life, weaving a tale that’s as soulful and layered…
Sometimes a movie sneaks up on you, breaking through the noise of overly polished Hollywood productions to deliver something real. Silver Linings Playbook is one of those movies. It’s a wild, messy, and at times overwhelming piece of storytelling that feels less like a scripted narrative and more like stepping into someone else’s chaotic life…
There’s something arresting about Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. It creeps under your skin, not with jumps or scares but with a slow, unrelenting dread. The black-and-white cinematography pulls you into a world that feels both ancient and painfully immediate, where ambition twists hearts and consequences can’t be outrun. You feel the weight of…